The Albanian Eagle is a uniting symbol for all Albanians across the Balkans, yet, under the surface lie levels of…
Taiwan and People’s Republic of China – A possible peace dialogue?
Taiwan does not seek military confrontation. It hopes for peaceful, stable, predictable, and mutually beneficial coexistence with its neighbours. Tsai…
Afghanistan: A Way Forward
The following report is the Next Century Foundation’s position on Afghanistan prepared by Faria Ahmed who led the NCF Afghanistan…
We need to talk about Yemen
The Next Century Foundation has been much engaged in work on resolving the Yemen crisis. Our recent focus has been…
The NCF’s UN Yemen meeting
On the 14th September 2021, the Next Century Foundation hosted the United Nations side meeting on Yemen. The meeting was…
Covid-19 in Iran: Vaccine failure or policy mismanagement 
Iran is currently experiencing the highest Covid-19 death rate in the Middle East over the past few months. In August…
Le maintien de l’accord de Taëf de 1989 : la République Libanaise doit abandonner son système sectaire
Attaché ci-dessous, vous trouverez la traduction en français de la déclaration écrite que la Next Century Foundation a soumis dans…
Will Lebanon’s new government finally bring stability?
Lebanon has had no fully functioning government for 396 days. Now, there is a new government led by Prime Minister…
Peace and War in Deraa
Deraa is the place of where the conflict that has ravaged Syria since 15 March 2011, and which has had…
Iran’s position on the Taliban
The following statement has been given to the Next Century Foundation by Ayatollah Safavi, Head of the Safavid Order of Sufi…
Don’t forget Princess Basmah
In March 2019, HRH Princess Basmah was arrested along with her loyal and devoted 28 year-old daughter. Princess Basmah intended…
Thank you for your help! NCF Run Fundraiser
As many of you will know, NCF relies on the generosity of our supporters to continue to do the necessary…
Afghanistan – Corruption or Control, what’s Better?
NCF Secretary General William Morris has been reflecting on developments in Afghanistan. This link for his views in full which…
Synthetic Drugs in Afghanistan – a problem that may well remain
As we watch Afghanistan fall apart, is it vitally important the issue of drugs is not ignored. The incoming Taliban…
Waking up in a New World
With last week’s sudden capture of Kabul, the Taliban successfully took control over Afghanistan. But moments before the capital’s capture, President…
Yemen: Seven years of war
When the Ansar Allah forces (more commonly known as the Houthis) seized the capital of Yemen, Sanaa, in 2014, the…
Myanmar Refugees in India: Statement to the UNHRC 47th session
In response to the ever-deepening crisis in Myanmar, Emirilda Thabah submitted an oral intervention (below) to the 47th session of…
Lebanon: UN ECOSOC Statement
In response to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to provide justice to all, the Next Century Foundation…
End Western Sanctions to Resolve the Lebanon Crisis?
U.S. sanctions on Lebanon have caused Lebanese nationals and residents as well as foreign investors to withdraw or hold off…
“Who killed me?”: Iraq protests reignite
The Spring of 2021 saw the October Revolution of 2019 reignite. Sparked by unlawful killings of activists, protests in Baghdad…
Can Putin and Biden solve the crisis in Idlib?
Joseph Biden is the fifth successive US president with whom Vladamir Putin has held bilateral talks. Moving on from President…
Iran’s new President – mistimed manufacturing?
In Iran many Foreign Policy decisions are made long in advance by committee. This can be a blessing. It produces…
Afghanistan: a Catastrophic Disaster
The situation in Afghanistan is accelerating but not the way it is meant to be. One could have hoped that…
“Biden to reverse Trump’s Golan Heights recognition” – fake news?
A report by an American conservative news website, late last month created uproar amongst the right wing in Israel. The…
