Note: The following article by Qasim Abdul-Aziz has been supplemented with additional comment from the NCF Secretary General, William Morris: … More
Author: Qasim Abdul-Aziz
Qasim Abdul-Aziz is an analyst undertaking research for corporate investigations, due diligence and political risk analysis.
Formerly, a contributory writer at Global Risk Insights, a global publication for political risk news and analysis / Researcher at the Next Century Foundation, a think tank and track II diplomacy organisation that operates in various conflict zones, primarily focusing on the Middle East.
Netanyahu’s Surprise Visit to Oman
In a surprising move, for the first time in over two decades, an Israeli leader visited an Arab Gulf state. … More
Ahwaz: Iran’s Internal Struggle
Recent violence in Iran has brought the city of Ahwaz to the front pages. In late September 2018, four gunmen opened … More
A New Pakistan?
Not finished It has been a month since former cricketer turned politician, Imran Khan, was sworn into office to become the country’s 22nd prime minister. Khan’s party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) emerged as the single-largest party in parliament for the first time in their history. Throughout his election campaign and during his victory speech, Imran Khan outlined his dream for a ‘Naya […]
UN High Court Rules in Qatar-UAE Case
A year since the blockade against Qatar, the Gulf nation has for the first time taken the United Arab Emirates … More
Algeria’s migrants march across the Sahara
Reports of Algeria’s expulsion of migrants into the Sahara desert have received widespread condemnation from officials around the world. Human … More
Turkish Elections: Now the dust has settled on the Victory for Erdoğan
Turkey’s long standing leader yet again won outright in the first and only round of the country’s recent presidential and … More
Iraq’s Elections: Is an Inclusive Iraq Possible?
The political bloc led by populist Shi’ite cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr has beat out candidates to win Iraq’s first parliamentary election … More
Iran and Israel: A Dangerous Game
The NCF questions Israel’s ability to pursue an all out long range war with Iran, without the USA in the … More
Pakistan: March of the Pashtuns
In recent months, a new movement has emerged on Pakistan’s political stage. The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), or the Pashtun … More
After Spain – reflections
The latest atrocity visited upon innocent civilians on a summer’s day in Spain follows a now, sadly, familiar pattern of … More
Freedom of Expression in Putin’s Russia
Freedom of expression is an essential cornerstone of any democratic society. Constructive dialogue is only achieved when ideas of all … More
Jinnah’s Vision 70 Years On
This month Pakistan celebrated the 70th anniversary of its independence from British colonial rule. Since the foundation of Pakistan, the … More
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