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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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On establishing a more open crossing at Rafah – NCF Statement to the United Nations
The Next Century Foundation Research Officer, Rathi Ramakrishnan, submited the following written statement to the united Nations: View the full statement on this link or otherwise the text is repasted
A War Lebanon Can Neither Afford Nor Escape
On 2 March 2026, Hezbollah launched more than 200 rockets into northern Israel following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strike also came in the context
UNHRC61 Written Statement: Unchecked Force and Human Rights on the High Seas
The following statement was written by NCF Research Officer Olwyn Matthews, submitted to the United Nations General Assembly at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council. It outlines
The NCF is recruiting new interns
The Next Century Foundation is an Anglo-American think tank with consultative status at the United Nations. If you wish to apply to join us as an intern, SEND YOUR CV TO ncfpeace@aol.com
The Next Century Foundation Proposal for Immediate Diplomatic Action and an end to the US-Israel-Iran War
The following report on the US-Israel-Iran War was written by the Next Century Foundation team, which was issued to Iran on Friday, 20 March. The report outlines an urgent, time-bound
Peace Beyond the Veto: the Future of Global Governance
When the United Nations Security Council was established in 1945, it was envisioned as the paramount pillar of international peacekeeping. Nearly eight decades later, however, the organization too often experiences impasses as geopolitical rivalries among
The Impact of the US-Iran War on Cross-Strait Relations
2027 is crucial for China as it marks the 100th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), with President Xi Jinping ordering the military to achieve modernization goals. It is
A World at War
Rev Larry Wright, Religious Affairs Advisor to the Next Century Foundation, shares his perspective on a world at war. In this time of global crisis and gratuitous warfare, we may