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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
No End in Sight? Rising Tensions in Russo-Ukraine War
As the Russo-Ukrainian War hits it 1,000 day mark, hopes for a settlement deal have grown more tenuous amidst increasing violence. NCF Research Officer Silvia
How Trump could shape the war in Ukraine
NCF Research Officer Felix Mohaupt explores how the incoming Trump administration might shape the war in Ukraine, predicting an end to U.S. aid and a
Artificial Intelligence in Military Conflict: Critical Reflections
NCF Research Officer Klara Ismail considers how recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been harnessed in military conflicts and how they may impact future
Do we fight on to the last Ukrainian now that Putin has Trump on his side?
President elect Donald Trump has promised to end the Ukraine war. He says he will do it before his inauguration which may be a step
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
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
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
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
NCF Syria 4.2.25 (accessible to NCF subscribing members only)
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Syria – mass killings and misery take hold
William Morris LL.D., the NCF Secretary General, reflects on the need for peace in Syria as nothing but chaos reigns. This uncut video podcast from William can be viewed on YouTube: HTS withdraw from Latakia
Why no mention of Ukraine, Mr President?
William Morris LL.D., the NCF Secretary General, reflects on the need for peace between Russia and Ukraine and advocates an armistice. This uncut video podcast from William can be viewed on YouTube: The Ukraine War continues
Syria’s Rebel Factions: Key Players at a Glance
Syria seized the international spotlight as 2024 drew to a close and an unprecedented rebel offensive swiftly toppled its 50-year old family dynasty. NCF Research Officer Silvia Luthi takes a closer look at the key
Syria – You want to know what’s really going on?
William Morris LL.D., the NCF Secretary General, reflects on the latest developments in Syria. This uncut video podcast from William can be viewed on YouTube: Staggering developments and insights into what is really going on
Syria post the fall of the Assad government
The longstanding rule of President Bashar al-Assad over Syria ended on December 8, 2024, marking a major turn of events in the Middle East. Status of polity, society and economy Since the end of Bashar
A Prayer for the New Year
Rev Larry Wright, the Head of our Religious Affairs Advisory Council, has composed this prayer for the New Year 2025 To the Divine which is beyond us, Draw us nearer, For the Hope which so
Gaza 2025 – a radical approach for the New Year
A Message on Gaza for 2025 from William Morris LL.D., the NCF Secretary General. This uncut video podcast from William can be viewed on YouTube: William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation,
The Ten Rules for life – the NCF Christmas Message
A Christmas Message for 2024 from William Morris LL.D., the NCF Secretary General. This uncut video podcast from William can be viewed on YouTube: A Christmas message for 2024 from William Morris LL.D., Secretary General
Syria today: Grounds for Hope – or Despair?
Developments from the viewpoint of a Syrian Army Officer in Division Four as he sees all that he fought for collapse and a new era emerge from the ashes. Will it bring chaos, or dictatorship,
Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence: A Non-Interventionist Pivot?
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Ms. Tulsi Gabbard as the next Director of the Department of National Intelligence (DNI). The director of national intelligence, a position created in 2004 as a response to the 9/11
UAE-Saudi Arabia: A New Power Bloc on the Regional Stage?
Last week marked the first visit in three years by Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit of high-ranking Emirati officials to
The Fall of Bashar – from a Syrian Army officer’s perspective
William Morris LL.D., the NCF Secretary General, tells what a Christian Syrian Army officer from Division Four saw of the fall of Bashar al Assad and the events of the past few days This uncut
NCF Syria 10.12.24 (accessible to NCF subscribing members only)
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Gaza: Aid shortages as winter approaches
The toll levied by the war rises further As of the 11th December 2024, the war in Gaza has killed 44,805 Palestinians have been killed and 106,257 wounded since the start of the war. Furthermore,
NCF
Reports & Statements
to the United Nations
Who’s the next peacemaker, if not India?
Middle East
Regarding President Trump
We have been asked by one of our senior members to make a response to President Trump’s remarks on Gaza. Our senior trustee doesn’t think
Resolving the Israel-Palestine Conflict
The Next Century Foundation has co-signed a resolution submitted to the United Nations on the need for a peace process in regard to the Israel-Palestine
Inside Israel – Can Netanyahu Survive?
William Morris LL.D., the NCF Secretary General, reflects on the need for peace in the Middle East as nothing but chaos reigns. This uncut video
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
Regarding President Trump
We have been asked by one of our senior members to make a response to President Trump’s remarks on Gaza. Our senior trustee doesn’t think
Resolving the Israel-Palestine Conflict
The Next Century Foundation has co-signed a resolution submitted to the United Nations on the need for a peace process in regard to the Israel-Palestine
Inside Israel – Can Netanyahu Survive?
William Morris LL.D., the NCF Secretary General, reflects on the need for peace in the Middle East as nothing but chaos reigns. This uncut video
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