We Wage Peace the way others Wage War
The Next Century Foundation believes that meeting on a non-political level can lubricate the wheels of diplomacy. All who participate are determined to act through an unofficial network creating forums for people of opposing sides. The sole aim of the Foundation is to apply a solvent for the fear, insecurity and lack of trust that have so often bedevilled more public exchanges.
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- September 25, 2026
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Gaza Information Index 3 October 2026
Gaza Briefing: Friday 25 September to Thursday 1 October 2026 / Page Updated: 3 October 2026 The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in and related to Gaza, including the humanitarian
Artificial Intelligence: A Law Unto Itself?
Security Concerns Over AI The recent escalation of the conflict in Yemen should raise serious security concerns about AI. A report by Anthropic revealed that “actors in Northern Yemen” were
The Inevitable Failure of the Board of Peace
On 17 November 2025, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2803, handing control of Gaza to the Board of Peace. The Board is not affiliated with any one state, and
Reconfiguring Security, but Reproducing Insecurity in the Central Sahel
The insecurity affecting the Central Sahel did not begin with jihadist organizations or foreign military intervention. It developed from long-standing problems of weak governance, political marginalization, and uneven state presence.
Reconstruction for Gaza?
Abdelmohsen Farahat, an architect from Cairo closely associated with the Next Century Foundation, has drafted a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. Abdelmohsen is a member of Initiatives of Change
The Cost of an iPhone: Congo, Cobalt and Consumer Responsibility
On 9 September 2026, Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While millions of consumers are lining up to buy the new devices, many others are
Immigration and the UK’s Core Five Parties: A Beginner’s Guide
Immigration commands more attention than any other issue in British politics, yet the figures are more complicated than either side of the debate admits. With Andy Burnham now in Number
Between Bab El-Mandeb and Suez Canal: Egypt’s Red Sea Dilemma
In September 2026, Ansarullah (described in the West as “Houthi”) forces advanced along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, seizing the port city of Mocha and capturing Mayyun (Perim) Island, which sits within