If United States leadership intent was having a footprint in Iraq only and having Russia protecting Israelis boarders in Syria than the mission has been accomplished. “Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday pledged […]
Russia positioning tanks at Syria airfield: U.S. officials
“Russia has positioned about a half dozen tanks at an airfield at the center of a military buildup in Syria, two U.S. officials said on Monday, adding that the intentions of Moscow’s […]
Teen Arrested for Planning Alleged ISIS-Inspired Attack on Pope
“The FBI quietly arrested a 15-year-old boy outside of Philadelphia last month for allegedly threatening to launch an ISIS-inspired assault on Pope Francis while the world leader tours the United States next […]
Thailand Blames Uighur Militants in Bombing at Bangkok Shrine
“Thailand’s national police chief on Tuesday blamed Uighur militants, members of an aggrieved minority in western China, for a deadly bombing in Bangkok last month.” “After nearly a month of investigations into […]
Kuwait sentences 7 to death over mosque bombing
“Kuwait has sentenced seven suspects to death, five of them in absentia, on Tuesday for their roles in the deadly attack on a Shiite mosque in June that killed 27 people, according […]
Dr. Ahmad Hatami, board member of Iranian Space Research Center among 107 dead in Mecca crane collapse
Dr. Ahmad Hatami, board member of Iranian Space Research Center, is one of 8 Iranians killed; Tehran accuses Riyadh of negligence. On Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani accused the Saudi government […]
Putin’s offer to shield & develop Israel’s gas fields predated Russia’s military buildup in Syria
Who is the closest friend of Israel today, U.S.A or ….? “Russian President Vladimir put a proposition to Israel for Moscow to undertake responsibility for guarding Israel’s Mediterranean gas fields, along with […]
Egyptian Leader Of Freedom And Justice Party Killed Amid Ongoing Crackdown On Muslim Brotherhood
“A leader of the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood party, died after being shot by Egyptian security forces, Al Jazeera Arabic reported Thursday. In a statement […]
US Official: ‘IS Making and Using Chemical Weapons in Iraq and Syria’
“There is a growing belief within the US government that the Islamic State militant group is making and using crude chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria, a US official has told the […]
NEC-SE 1st year Anniversary Exclusive: Refugees are The New Oil Field for Turkey
Near East Center for Strategic Engagement celebrates 1st year Anniversary Today-Sept. 11th 2015 is the first year anniversary of the Near East Center for Strategic Engagement (NEC-SE). There is much to reflect. […]