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Lord Stone intervenes for Peace in King’s Speech debate (7th Day)
Lord Stone of Blackheath, Board member of the Next Century Foundation, made a powerful pro-peace intervention in the debate on the King’s Speech on behalf
Join us in Running for Peace: Support Veronica’s Wobble
This September, our amazing interns will organize a charity run to raise money for The Next Century Foundation and support its work to promote peace.
An Indian Approach to Tackling Climate Change
The following written statement was compiled by The Next Century Foundation and submitted as a report on the strategies for addressing climate change, rooted in
Israel-Palestine Conflict and the King’s Speech and Twenty UK Charities
Twenty UK charities including War on Want and Christian Aid have made a joint statement to the government about what they expect to be done
What the UK Government should do about Gaza
The NCF has prepared a report for the British government on the Gaza issue, which can be viewed here. Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William
The Middle East: A Report For The Newly Elected UK Labour Government
To: The Rt Hon Mr David Lammy M.P., Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom Sir William Patey KCMG,
Iranian Presidential Elections: What Happened and Possibilities
On the 5th of July, the run-off round of the Iranian Presidential Elections was held, with the moderate candidate Masoud Pezeshkian prevailing over hardline candidate
Israel Shifts Its Focus To Lebanon. What’s the Story?
Almost two months have passed since Biden’s ceasefire proposal, yet the hostilities remain. These are the latest developments regarding the Israel – Hamas War, during
Latest Updates and Thoughts on Russo-Ukrainian War
Since the previous update, several developments have taken place in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Below are the latest events with thoughts provided by NCF Research Officer
UNHRC56 Oral Statement on the repatriation of Western citizens from the Al-Hol camp in Syria
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer Cristina De Leo delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 56th session through an online
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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Reports & Statements
to the United Nations
Who’s the next peacemaker, if not India?
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