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.
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The Foreign Policy of Joseph Biden Jr.
For many, the attraction of Joseph Biden Jr. as a presidential candidate has less to do with what he is, … More
Briton’s anger over US comments on Russia’s action in Syria
A British NCF interlocutor sent this comment to the NCF this morning. It is strongly worded but we thought we … More
U.S. Moves to Block Russian Military Buildup in Syria
THE FOLLOWING COMES TO US FROM A SENIOR BOARD MEMBER OF THE NCF: INTRODUCTION & COMMENT: Foreign Minister Sergey V. … More
ISIS and the destruction of history
Following the capture of the ancient city of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Syria, there are mounting fears … More
Israel Election 2015
ISRAEL’s ELECTIONS are over and a process of coalition building is underway. The NCF’s Chief Media Officer, Ms Deborah Pout, … More
The ‘King of Clubs’ is dead
Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, baptised the King of Clubs by the Americans, has been killed according to various news reports. The … More
Islamic State’s Grip on Tikrit Appears Firmer Than Iraqis Acknowledge
My daughter has just come back from Tikrit: The Iraq Army are pretty stretched – and we are busy bombing … More