For many, the attraction of Joseph Biden Jr. as a presidential candidate has less to do with what he is, … More
Category: International Affairs
Former US presidential envoy speaks candidly about Iraq and Iran
Brett McGurk, a senior national security adviser to three presidents, left the Trump Administration after the withdrawal of U.S. troops … More
2020 – good, bad or hopeful?
A New Year’s Message William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, shares some thoughts in the aftermath of … More
On building bridges and new geopolitical friendships – Why closer ties with Iran should not to be discounted
By Catherine Shakdam. The views expressed are those of the author. If ever the world needed a foe upon which … More
Is Tanzania’s ‘Bulldozer’ a threat to Democracy?
In November 2015, John Magufuli assumed office as the President of Tanzania, perpetuating the dominance of the Chama cha Mapinduzi … More
Untangling Afghanistan: Proxy wars and geopolitical rivalries
Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai recently spoke in an interview of Afghanistan’s need for Russian support. Decrying the US for … More
The need for objectivity and transparency in response to the Russian threat
Countries around the Western world have joined the UK in expelling Russian diplomats. Considering Russia’s actions since the 2014 Crimean … More
Corporate Responsibility in a World Without Barriers
Transnational corporations wield considerable power. In an increasingly globalized world, transnational corporations are powerhouses of economic growth and innovation both … More
The Islamic Republic of Iran as a Regional Power in 2018 and Beyond
Oral intervention to be given by the Next Century Foundation at the 37th Session of the Human Rights Council in … More
