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The Rise of Bezalel Smotrich creates Conflict on the West Bank
The West Bank Settlements are Israeli civilian communities in territories acquired by Israel in the Six-Day War that are not under Israel’s sovereignty. Currently, in
Still time to donate to the NCF Run!
Our thanks to all those who supported the NCF by sponsoring our runners. Your support has helped us to survive. If you haven’t yet donated
Last but not least: William
And finally it is William’s turn to run for the NCF in what is, for us, an existential moment. We are only funded through public
The Religious Affairs Advisory Council: Code of Honour
The RAAC of the Next Century Foundation is preparing a document which, in due course, will be submitted to interlocutors for approval. This document addresses
Southeast Asia’s stability – Shaky but hopeful?
How stable is Southeast Asia? Southeast Asia is renowned for its cultural and geographical diversity. Since 1967, the region has formed the Association of Southeast
This Weeks Briefing on Israel-Palestine.
Current casualty figures as of September 1st: Over 41,000 Palestinians have been killed and more then 10,000 are missing. Over 1,100 people have died in
Help Lydia to Help the NCF
Lydia Manduca is running for the NCF and every penny she raises will be doubled by the Wineman Charitable Foundation. Please help her if you
Public Opinion in Israel Regarding the Gaza Conflict
In recent months, the escalation of international pressure and increased uncertainty about the future of the Israel-Gaza Conflict, has resulted in a state of frustration
BRICS: A New Power Bloc that could best the West?
The world is changing. The old international order seems to be waning and being succeeded by a new world order, plunging the world into a
The West Africa Bloc and the Ecowas Sahel Alliance
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has been in the news lately – mostly for the wrong reasons. The bloc is facing its
The Media Credibility Index for 2025
The Media Credibility Index for 2025 will be published by the Policy Studies Organisation in Washington in Mid November 2025 and will include analysis of at least 100 key Media outlets (press and broadcasting) for
Sudan, Africa’s Vietnam, the forgotten war grinds on
Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William Morris LL.D., shares his reflections on The Sudan Civil War. The two great warlords of the Sudan fight on while the country lies in ruins. And Britain looks on,
Call for UN Security Council Resolution for the Protection of Civilians in Gezira
The following Statement is issued by Ms Eiman Hamza Baldo, head of the Sudan Unit at the Next Century Foundation: A statement to the UNSC meeting, 28 October 2024 on Sudan from the Next Century
Israel-Iran war? What war? Thank God for Restraint
Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William Morris LL.D., shares his reflections on Israel and Iran. The two great powers of the Middle East spar like innocent giants while the detritus of their hegemony lies in
Joint Military Exercises in the Red Sea Between Former Rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia: What Does This Mean?
Listen to the full episode through either Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Amazon Music, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Listen Notes, Castbox, Podfriend, Goodpods or Buzzsprout. A full list of William’s recent podcasts can be found on this link. Video podcast alternative An uncut video podcast version can be viewed
The Russo-Ukraine War’s Wider Impact
The NCF Research Team has been providing regular updates on the Russo-Ukrainian war, focusing on developments on the ground and discussing the latest peace initiatives. In this article, Research Officer Klara Ismail provides the most
What’s going to happen in the coming Israel-Iran war?
Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William Morris LL.D., shares his reflections on Israel and Iran. With a full-scale war now virtually inevitable before the US elections, Biden has given Israel Thad Batteries (Terminal High Altitude
Mayotte’s Maternity Migration Mess
Mayotte is an example of the consequences of colonialism and imperialism in the modern day. Migration has been at the forefront of European minds. However, the migration crisis in the little-known island of Mayotte, has
Public Opinion in Israel after one year of War
A report by Professor Tamar Hermann, Dr Lior Yohanani,and Aaron Kaplan has granted us great insight into current public opinion in Israel. The survey was carried out by the Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion
Harris vs Trump: Impact on Russia-Ukraine War
Under Biden’s administration, the US is providing sustained financial and military aid to Ukraine and holds sanction pressures over Russia. Over two and a half years since the escalation of the war, President Zelenskyy has
A Humanitarian Nightmare: The Sudanese Civil War Continues
The Sudanese Civil War has been ongoing for over 17 months and shows no signs of slowing. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 20,000 and has created the world’s largest displacement crisis:
Two weeks of Turmoil: A timeline of Israel and Hezbollah
The beginning of Israel and Hezbollah: In 1982, Lebanon, seven years deep into civil war, was partially occupied by Israel in retaliation for Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) attacks on Israel orchestrated from within Southern Lebanon.
Harris vs Trump’s Policy on the Middle East
President Joe Biden’s step down from the election campaign this year granted vice-president Kamala Harris an unexpected shot at the White House. The usual campaign time of 12-18 months has been crunched down to less
Russo-Ukraine War Latest
Since the previous update, several developments have occurred in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Below are the latest ed by NCF Research Officer Henry Y. Jeong: Offensives continue with breakthrough in Vuhledar On the 2nd of October,
Gaza: Air Strikes, Food Insecurity and Polio Campaign
As of 7th October: At least 41,909 Palestinians killed since 7th October 2023 At least 97,303 Palestinians wounded since 7th October 2023 At least 1,139 Israelis killed since 7th October 2023, including 8 soldiers during the recent ground
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Middle East
What future for Gaza with Trump as President of America?
Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William Morris LL.D., shares his reflections on the election of Donald Trump and what it means for the future of
Sudan, Africa’s Vietnam, the forgotten war grinds on
Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William Morris LL.D., shares his reflections on The Sudan Civil War. The two great warlords of the Sudan fight on
Public Opinion in Israel after one year of War
A report by Professor Tamar Hermann, Dr Lior Yohanani,and Aaron Kaplan has granted us great insight into current public opinion in Israel. The survey was
Yemen
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
Overview: China’s bridge won’t transcend the Gulf – Neil Partrick
Our NCF Senior Fellow, Dr Neil Partrick, has put together a fascinating blog gauging the implications of the ‘bridge’ developed by China, in hope of
Palestine-Israel
What future for Gaza with Trump as President of America?
Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William Morris LL.D., shares his reflections on the election of Donald Trump and what it means for the future of
Israel-Iran war? What war? Thank God for Restraint
Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William Morris LL.D., shares his reflections on Israel and Iran. The two great powers of the Middle East spar like
Public Opinion in Israel after one year of War
A report by Professor Tamar Hermann, Dr Lior Yohanani,and Aaron Kaplan has granted us great insight into current public opinion in Israel. The survey was
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