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Ukraine, The European and American Positions on Peace
Examining the ongoing peace negotiations involving the Russian Federation and Ukraine regarding the continuing conflict, and both the American and European led peace efforts: Europe
Elon Musk: Free Speech Absolutist in a Kingdom of Chaos
The NCF explores the impact of Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition on the platform’s commitment to free speech. The following article represents the personal views of
Manifesto of Islam for Global Peace and Security
This article was submitted to the Next Century Foundation by Ayatollah Seyed Salman Safavi, Head of the Safavid Movement of Sufi Islam. Ayatollah Safavi is
Addressing climate change: UN Statement on India
NCF Research Officer Gowthami Bhat delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session. She urges India to embark on
Syria becomes a Dictatorship again
William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, talks to three voices from inside Syria: Alawite HTS Secular And they all agree that
Syria’s Constitutional Declaration
On March 13th, Syria’s president Ahmed al-Sharaa signed the Constitutional Declaration, officially marking the start of a minimum five-year transitional period following the ousting of
UNHRC58 Statement urging an electoral system of governance in Syria
NCF Research Officer Lucy Spurdens delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session. She urges the adoption of an electoral
UNHRC58 call to support Emergency Response Rooms amidst Sudan’s civil war
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer, Felix Mohaupt, delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session. He addresses the
Syria’s National Dialogue Conference
The National Dialogue Conference held in Damascus on February 25th had potential to be a pivotal moment in Syria’s post-Assad transition. Officially, the event aimed
The Gaza War
Statement on the Gaza War from William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation. The world is profoundly saddened by the resumption of
Ukraine, The European and American Positions on Peace
Examining the ongoing peace negotiations involving the Russian Federation and Ukraine regarding the continuing conflict, and both the American and European led peace efforts: Europe breaks from America Sir Keir Starmer along with other European
Elon Musk: Free Speech Absolutist in a Kingdom of Chaos
The NCF explores the impact of Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition on the platform’s commitment to free speech. The following article represents the personal views of the author Mr Taha Emre Altundağ, Research Officer at the
Manifesto of Islam for Global Peace and Security
This article was submitted to the Next Century Foundation by Ayatollah Seyed Salman Safavi, Head of the Safavid Movement of Sufi Islam. Ayatollah Safavi is a longstanding senior member of the Next Century Foundation. This
Addressing climate change: UN Statement on India
NCF Research Officer Gowthami Bhat delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session. She urges India to embark on greater environmental education in order to promote the practice of
Syria becomes a Dictatorship again
William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, talks to three voices from inside Syria: Alawite HTS Secular And they all agree that President al-Sharaa a.k.a. Jolani is creating a monocracy, i.e. a
Syria’s Constitutional Declaration
On March 13th, Syria’s president Ahmed al-Sharaa signed the Constitutional Declaration, officially marking the start of a minimum five-year transitional period following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. The declaration was introduced with promises of stability,
UNHRC58 Statement urging an electoral system of governance in Syria
NCF Research Officer Lucy Spurdens delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session. She urges the adoption of an electoral system in Syria and calls upon United Nations and international
UNHRC58 call to support Emergency Response Rooms amidst Sudan’s civil war
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer, Felix Mohaupt, delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session. He addresses the United Nations requesting international community to support and funds for
Syria’s National Dialogue Conference
The National Dialogue Conference held in Damascus on February 25th had potential to be a pivotal moment in Syria’s post-Assad transition. Officially, the event aimed to provide a platform for reconciliation, constitutional reform, and national
The Gaza War
Statement on the Gaza War from William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation. The world is profoundly saddened by the resumption of the Gaza War and the consequent loss of life. The
Ahmed al-Sharaa: From Jihadist to Syria’s Interim Leader
This article by Sarah Döbbener explores the background of Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the newly appointed interim President of Syria. As a key figure in Syria’s insurgency and the former leader
Turkey and the PKK, a final peace?
The following article discusses the ongoing issue of the Kurdish minority within Turkey and the Kurdistan Worker’s party’s insurgency within the country, focusing on the current ceasefire recently put in place and its potential impact
Gaza: more blood, sweat and tears?
William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, shares three perspectives. The first from a senior peacenik from Israel (nothing astonishing). The second from a senior advisor to US President Donald Trump (and
Which World Order is Best?
The following article represents the personal view of the author Ms Aaliya Boakye, Research Officer at the Next Century Foundation. The conclusion differs from that expressed by the leadership and trustees of the NCF in
Why the Slaughter of the Alawites in the past few days?
William Morris LL.D., the NCF Secretary General, reflects on the recent sectarian slaughter in the Alawite region of Syria. This uncut video podcast on the latest developments in Syria from William can be viewed on
NCF
Reports & Statements
to the United Nations
Addressing climate change: UN Statement on India
Middle East
Famine hits Gaza
NCF Research Officer, Aaliya Boakye, discusses the latest updates on Gaza, outlining the fallout from the collapse of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza,
Syria becomes a Dictatorship again
William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, talks to three voices from inside Syria: Alawite HTS Secular And they all agree that
Syria’s Constitutional Declaration
On March 13th, Syria’s president Ahmed al-Sharaa signed the Constitutional Declaration, officially marking the start of a minimum five-year transitional period following the ousting of
Yemen
Yemen Crisis: A Reflection of Regional Power Dynamics
After nearly a decade of war in Yemen, the situation remains unstable, and Yemen remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. With the unofficial
Yemen Crisis 2023: An Ongoing Humanitarian Tragedy
The exchange of hundreds of prisoners between the warring parties in Yemen has raised expectations for a long-term truce between the Ansar Allah (Houthi) rebel
Healing the Nations 2023
Conference Programme We are excited to invite you to register to attend all or part of the Next Century Foundation’s ten-day Healing the Nations conference
Palestine-Israel
Famine hits Gaza
NCF Research Officer, Aaliya Boakye, discusses the latest updates on Gaza, outlining the fallout from the collapse of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza,
The Gaza War
Statement on the Gaza War from William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation. The world is profoundly saddened by the resumption of
Gaza: more blood, sweat and tears?
William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, shares three perspectives. The first from a senior peacenik from Israel (nothing astonishing). The second
The Changing Geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East
Ambassador Mark Hambley and William Morris of the NCF speak at the Policy Studies Organization conference in Washington on the changing political geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East in 2018