Ayatollah Seyed Salman Safavi The following is based on the contribution of Ayatollah Safavi to this week’s recent debate on … More
Category: Iraq
Tensions, Rivalries and Iraq
There remain a myriad of obstructions to Iraq’s peace and stability, namely the many diverging political groups, a resurgent ISIL threat, and the aforementioned geopolitical tensions that are manifested in a more insidious form. The Next Century Foundation empathises with the people of Iraq who suffer for this reality.
International Observers report on 2021 Iraq Election
The Next Century Foundation’s report: Iraq’s national parliamentary elections took place on 10 October 2021. Prior to this on October … More
“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 … More
Healing the Nations Conference 2021
A seven-day online event by the Next Century Foundation. To be hosted from Monday, July 12th to Sunday, July 18th … More
A Symbolic Trip to Peace
Mark Hambley – a trustee of the Next Century Foundation – recently made the following comment regarding Pope Francis’ historic … More
UN 46th Session NCF Statement Republic of Iraq by Marine Hermes
For more than a year, the Republic of Iraq has been embroiled in demonstrations protesting corruption, foreign interference, and dire … More
Mixed Messages: Concerns mount as Early Elections are abandoned in Iraq
Talk of parliamentary elections in Iraq has as of yet revolved around one date: the 6th of June 2021. This … More
Iraq: Passing the Electoral Budget is now Imperative
We are rapidly approaching the seven-month mark since Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi acceded to office, somewhat of an accomplishment after … More
Understanding Iraq’s Militia
Iraq’s militia groups have been around for many years. However, their presence and indeed, their power, has recently become more … More
Is the US Embassy shutting down in Iraq?
Tensions are rising in Iraq this week, due to the Trump administration threat to close the US embassy. US Secretary … More
Iraq’s Democracy: The ‘Upcoming’ 2021 Elections
It is almost a year since mass anti-government protests erupted in Iraq, demanding a dismantling of Iraq’s political system, a … More
Healing the Nations – Book Now!
The Next Century Foundation’s Healing the Nations Summer Conference The Next Century Foundation is holding a ten-day online conference … 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
Iraq’s Last Chance?
If he can’t do it No one can Iraq President Barham Salih has called on Mustafa al-Kazemi to form the … More
Reflections on Iraq
Iraq needs a Premier Since the failure of Mohamed Tawfiq Allawi to form a government things in Iraq have been … More
Iraq’s premier designate struggles to get approval for his cabinet
Iraq’s Premier designate, Mohamed Tawfiq Allawi, is struggling to gain approval for his cabinet. He claims to be struggling to … More
So who Created ISIS?
Iran and USA compete for Hegemony in Iraq William Morris, the Next Century Foundation’s Secretary General, addressed lecturers at Takrit … More
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
Stumbling toward war: Why?
The following sequence of events was recorded by Stafford Clarry, one of our senior members in Iraq. He covers most … More
On the assassination of Qassim Soleimani
Catastrophe for the USA in Iraq The assassination of Qassim Soleimani changes everything in the Middle East. Even were there … More
Iraq para military in Anbar hit by unidentified aircraft
There are stories of another “anonymous” strike in Iraq in Anbar province on “Iran backed” militia – In other words … More
So who was it?
The word is quietly awash with conspiracy theories. But what is the truth? Hard to know but this is a … More
On minorities in Iraq – and what we should do
This first broadcast in a series of three on minorities in Iraq was prepared as a radio broadcast for the … More
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