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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A Response to Pope Leo’s Encyclical on AI
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical (Teaching Document) Magnifica Humanitas is a sweeping 42,000 word moral, theological, and political intervention into the global debate on artificial intelligence, with a particular focus
Why Ukraine Needs an Environmental Recovery Fund Before the War Is Over
Wars not only kill but also damage infrastructure and destroy the environment. While human lives are impossible to restore, buildings and energy facilities can and should be the object of
Gaza’s Healthcare Crisis
Gaza’s hospitals remain trapped in a humanitarian emergency For many observers, discussions about Gaza centre on ceasefires, military operations, and diplomatic negotiations. Yet behind the headlines lies a human rights
Healing the Nations Conference 2026
Conference Programme We are excited to invite you to register to attend all or part of the Next Century Foundation’s five-day Healing the Nations conference this summer from Monday, July
Refugee Integration and the Right to Work
The right to work for refugees is vital, an essential step towards integration and social inclusion. Providing comprehensive support systems that empower refugees by enabling access to employment is critical.
Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine increase exponentially
The following report is by our new Ukraine Research Officer, based in Ukraine, Ms Anastasiia Zadiraka, and is slightly edited by the NCF Secretary General. It represents an Ukrainian perspective
Is the World still Sleepwalking into Another Middle Eastern Disaster?
President Donald Trump has delayed rapprochement with Iran to enable Israel to continue its incursion into Southern Lebanon unimpeded. However Iran meanwhile pursues a nuclear weapon unimpeded whilst negotiations are
Is the Ukraine war now set to drag on for years on end?
Despondency leading to inaction is one of the seven deadly sins. But everyone is so despondent about Ukraine that all are losing any hope of peace. The NCF Secretary General