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The Next Century Foundation is a charity devoted to conflict resolution in the Middle East. We are not just a think tank. We are a think-and-do tank.

We are not an NGO in the traditional sense. We are a Foundation working on governments and sometimes with governments on strategies that foster peace, rapprochement and security. We cherish this difference. NCF is registered as a UN registered NGO, a not-for-profit with the IRS in the U.S. and a U.K registered charity.

13/10/2026

Our latest Gaza Information Index covers developments from 2–8 October 2026, examining the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the latest aid deliveries and border crossings, casualties, shelter shortages ahead of winter, and developments in governance and peace efforts.

With humanitarian needs continuing to rise and critical crossings remaining closed to passenger movement throughout the week, access to reliable, up-to-date information remains essential.

Read the full update here👇

The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in and related to Gaza, including the humanitarian situation, aid, peace efforts and related developments.

12/10/2026

Peace cannot be imposed on a people without giving them a meaningful voice in their own future.

In “The Inevitable Failure of the Board of Peace”, Research Officer Maaria Ali examines why the Board’s approach to Gaza risks undermining Palestinian self-determination, exposing weaknesses in international institutions, and leaving the prospects for lasting peace uncertain.

👇Read the full blog to explore the challenges facing the Board of Peace and what they reveal about the future of Gaza and international law.

On 17 November 2025, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2803, handing control of Gaza to the Board of Peace. The Board is not affiliated with any one

07/10/2026

Immigration is one of the biggest issues in UK politics, but what do the main parties think?

From Labour and the Conservatives to Reform UK, the Liberal Democrats and the Greens, each party has a different approach to immigration and asylum.

In our latest blog, “Immigration and the UK’s Core Five Parties: A Beginner’s Guide”, Research Officer Cicely Garnett explores the key policies of each party and what they could mean in practice.

Read full guide👇

Immigration commands more attention than any other issue in British politics, yet the figures are more complicated than either side of the debate admits. With

05/10/2026

Our latest Gaza Information Index — 3 October 2026, provides an overview of the continuing crisis in Gaza and developments in the West Bank.

It covers reported casualties and injuries, the humanitarian situation, access to aid, medical needs, border crossings, displacement, governance, reconstruction efforts, and the ongoing destruction of homes and essential infrastructure.

Read more below👇

The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in and related to Gaza, including the humanitarian situation, aid, peace efforts and related developments.

04/10/2026

The evolving security landscape in the Red Sea presents Egypt with a complex challenge, as regional tensions and threats to maritime navigation intersect with its strategic and economic interests, particularly the Suez Canal.

In this blog, Research Officer Mariam Zeineldin explores Egypt’s position in a shifting regional environment, the role of security cooperation, and the broader implications of the latest escalation in Yemen for stability across the Red Sea.

Read the full analysis below 👇

Bab El-Mandeb represents the southern gateway to the Red Sea, while the Suez Canal forms its northern gateway to the Mediterranean. A vessel travelling

02/10/2026

Germany’s political landscape is changing, and the rise of the AfD has become hard to ignore.

In our latest analysis, “The AfD’s Rise: Understanding Germany’s New Political Reality”, Research Officer Mahmoud Shaban explores the factors behind the party’s growing support, what its rise reveals about Germany’s political landscape, and what it could mean for the country’s future.

Read the full analysis below👇

On 6 September 2026, the world woke up to news of a major victory for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt state elections. The AfD won

29/09/2026

Our latest Gaza Information Index brings together key developments, figures and information from 18 to 24 September.

The update covers casualties, humanitarian aid, border crossings, political developments and reconstruction efforts.

Read the full index here👇

The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in Gaza, including the humanitarian situation, aid, peace efforts and related developments.

26/09/2026

What happens when academic debate becomes caught up in the wider culture wars?

Our latest blog, “Jason Arday: A Casualty of the Culture Wars” explores the controversy surrounding Jason Arday and considers the wider questions it raises about academic freedom, public debate, and the pressure facing scholars today.

Written by Samuel Lewis, a Research Officer at the Next Century Foundation.

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On the 14th August the former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead. This followed accusations made by Nathan Cofnas, who had been fired

22/09/2026

Our latest Gaza Information Index looks at the developments in Gaza from 29 August to 4 September 2026, including the humanitarian situation, aid deliveries, governance, ceasefire efforts and key political developments.

The index also provides updated figures on casualties and humanitarian aid, alongside developments concerning the administration and future governance in Gaza.

Read below👇!

The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in Gaza, including the humanitarian situation, aid, peace efforts and related developments.

04/09/2026

Our latest blog discusses the consequences of salinity levels on women's reproductive health in Bangladesh. This aligns with the continuing neglect of women's voices in climate policies, with recommednations of including a grassroots approach and interventions to ensure safe drinking water.

Written by Ksenia Ryadnova, a Research Officer at the Next Century Foundation.

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Saline intrusion has made safe drinking water a scarce commodity in Bangladesh, especially in coastal communities. Unfortunately, the breakdown of surrounding

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