Mohammed Al Ghabra, one of the senior Syrian members of the Next Century Foundation, has drawn this curious announcement to … More
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Secretary General, The Next Century Foundation
Western Sahara, the forgotten war
Inês Conde will be joining the team at the Next Century Foundation as a Research Officer shortly. The following reflections … More
The Government of National Unity: A timebomb for Libya?
The following comes in from Georgia Goddard who is about to join our team as an intern: Almost exactly ten … More
In memoriam: Lady Khadiga Hussein
Lady Khadiga, founder of Sudanese Mothers for Peace, has died before her time in Khartoum from the remorseless Covid 19 … More
What should the international community do about Bolsanaro?
One third of a million people have died of Covid in Brazil. The crisis has reached apocalyptic levels. Medical staff … More
Who’d have thought it – now the Arabs hold the balance of power
The following article is written by Gil Rubin, who joins us a new NCF intern from Israel. We are glad … More
Contemporary Martyr’s Day
It is six years since the martyrdom of 21 Coptic boys in Libya by Daesh. At the time, Bishop Angaelos … More
Spare a thought for Tigray
The following open letter from the Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation has been compiled by signatories whose names … More
Social Media and Trump: a relationship Bound for Disaster?
The following is from a Lebanese contributor to the NCF, Ragheb Malli. The Next Century Foundation prides itself on adhering … More
Christmas Message
The Next Century Foundation’s Secretary General, William Morris, shares some reflections this Christmas in the midst of the Covid pandemic; … More
Walid Al-Muallem dies
The Arab uprising that swept across the Middle East, took hold in Syria on March 28th 2011. Ten years on, … More
Jonathan Sacks, a great thinker, a great man
The Next Century Foundation is deeply sadened to report the death of former Chief Rabbi, Jonathan Sacks. He was one … More
The situation in Afghanistan – a personal perspective
This article expresses the views of Paramount Chief and senior member of the NCF, Ajmal Khan. The Next Century Foundation’s … More
Which way Bahrain in 2022?
Issues of the Week Will the opposition wish to stand in the 2022 elections in Bahrain? And will the government … More
So What’s the Story on Iran?
Issues of the Week Iran has many decisions to make about the way forward in view of this year’s Presidential … More
If Black Lives Matter – where do you stand?
Issues of the Week We all have something to answer for – from God in his Heaven to you as … More
Taking Another Look at Libya
Issues of the Week Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William Morris, examines the Libyan issue in the context of the … More
Thinking again about Israel and Palestine
Annexation does what? Next Century Foundation Secretary General William Morris writes: I was not so happy with my last podcast … More
Donors scale back Yemen funding amidst pandemic
Catherine Shakdam, the Head of the Next Century Foundation’s Yemen Unit, talks on Asia Today about the aid catastrophe that … More
Iraq has a new leader – at last
It was about time We wish Iraq’s new Premier good luck: NCF Secretary General, William Morris, on Prime Minister Mustafa, … More
Quarantined Music – by Quarantined Musicians
This comes in from the Syrian poet and broadcaster, Malak Mustafa. She liked it and we like it. It comes … More
Rethinking Syria
Syria – Hell on Earth? 5.6m refugees have fled Syria; 3.8m of these are in Turkey. Some of the Syrian … More
Six in the Afternoon
Some of you may remember Joelle Manih and Ethan Jahan as the Producer and Director respectively of The English Hour … More
Iran Changes Tack
The Next Century Foundation’s Secretary General, William Morris, expresses concern that international sanctions are preventing Iranian access to medical supplies … More
