“The Islamic State (IS) group has forged links with militants from Nigeria to Pakistan, embracing regional franchises that have pledged allegiance to the group. The latest group to sign up is based […]

Since 16 FEB 15 when Egyptian jets bombed Islamic State targets in Libya, a day after the group there released a video showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians, drawing Cairo directly […]

With the killing of Saudi Airforce chief killed in Houthi Scud attack three weeks ago it is obvious that Saudi is on the decline when it comes to its internal security. On […]

On 7 June 15 Turkish President Erdogan’s dream of an AK supermajority and a strong presidency died. Of the three opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party – Halklarin Demokratik Partisi (HDP) is […]

If NEC-SE readers want to know what happened in the Turkish elections, just look at the power of the Lire and Turkish stocks over the past week. The Turkish election means the […]

“In northern Syria, the jihadists of the Islamic State have fixed power lines, dug sewage systems and painted sidewalks. In Raqqa, they search markets and slaughterhouses for expired food and sick animals. […]

“Witnesses say two suicide bombers have carried out simultaneous attacks at buildings in the Chadian capital, causing multiple casualties.” “An Associated Press reporter heard the explosion that shook a building in N’Djamena […]

“Seven people were shot dead on Friday at a protest against Islamic State in the eastern Libyan city of Derna, residents said. Demonstrators, angered at the amount of foreign fighters coming in […]

“At least nine fighters were killed in clashes on Friday between Islamic State and another Islamist force in the eastern Libyan city of Derna, a source in one group said. Fighting had […]