By Jaafar El-Ahmar Lebanon’s parliamentary elections are one stop on a multi-step political path, and although they are not a … More
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On the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
Our Secretary-General, William Morris, continues to discuss new political developments in his ongoing podcast, This Week in the Middle East. … More
The NCF’s future Zoom Meetings
The Middle East Peace ProcessTuesday 5th July at 3pm London TimeThe Next Century Foundation will also be hosting a UN … More
A Ramadan Message from Israel
Hillel Schenker, our dear friend who co-edits the Palestine-Israel Journal, shared the following message which was published in Haaretz and … More
Bishop Angaelos on the War in Ukraine
His Eminence Coptic Orthodox Archbishop Angaelos, has been a key interlocutor in the Religious Affairs Advisory Council of the Next … More
In Memoriam: Colonel Richard T Ryer
It is with great sadness that the Next Century Foundation reports the death of Colonel Richard T Ryer, one of … More
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 … More
Russia throws the Cat amongst the Pigeons on Syria
Mohammed Al Ghabra, one of the senior Syrian members of the Next Century Foundation, has drawn this curious announcement to … More
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