Political and religious leaders representing the distinct Chaldean Syriac Assyrian Christian communities in Iraq agreed on unifying their respective organizations, publishing a document announcing that all the different Christian groups have joined […]
NEC-SE
The Near East Center for Strategic Engagement (NEC-SC) is an academic and operationalized policy studies/research institution and think tank that provides political-military analyses and assessments of Middle Eastern affairs for a diverse international cliental representing both government and private interests. Drawing on a wide range of professional experience and expertise, NEC-SC conducts intelligence briefings, prepares reports, and develops associated informational materials relevant to achieving individual client objectives. NEC-SC also sponsors educational programs and multimedia presentations aimed at promoting awareness and increasing knowledge among the general public of Middle Eastern peoples, nations, topics, and issues. Additionally, NEC-SC serves as the military advisory group for the Assyrian Army in Iraq (Dwekh Nawsha), working in collaboration with Assyrian military and civilian leaders and private military contractors to provide tactical, operational, and strategic planning, direction, training, and support for conducting combat and civil affairs operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. In tandem with its military mission.
China unveils advanced J-20 stealth fighter in flyby at air show
Two J-20s, China’s fifth-generation jets, performed a 60-second flyby at Air Show China’s opening ceremony in Guangdong Province’s city of Zhuhai on Tuesday. The J-20 is a long-range radar-evading fighter jet equipped […]
It’s Time for All Assyrians to Call Their Elected Officials Before 8 NOV 16
Today marks the six-year anniversary of the 31 October 2010 massacre of 58 Catholic Assyrians in Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic church in Baghdad. Today as well, and at exact time […]
Al-Qa’ida or ISIS networks will rebrand in Kirkuk given Turkey will now enter the war.
On 11 AUG 16 NEC-SE posted in the Western Free Press, an article titled: “Is the Leadership of Al-Qa’ida in Al-Raqqa or is it Headed to Al-Raqqa?” In the article we stated: […]
Washington Free Beacon article on the Mosul Offensive
Excerpt: “The Iraqi Army slowed the pace of its advance in order to minimize civilian casualties and clear scores of mines planted in villages it was retaking. “The Christian city of Qaraqosh […]
Turkish forces in Bashiqa are tactically surrounded given the battlefield array of the Iraqi forces moving to take Mosul.
On 30 JUN 15 NEC-SE asserted that, in order to hold northern Syria. Turkey may also have to conduct operations in northern Iraq. In the article we referenced our post from 29 […]
Flash: Mosul Resistance Kills At Least 25 ISIS fighters in the East District.
The resistance movement in Mosul has confirmed the killing of at least 25 ISIS fighters in the city’s east district. Resistance operations against ISIS in Mosul are expected to continue. The resistance […]
What’s to come for the Christians of Iraq after Assyria Nineveh Plain has been cleared of ISIS
Over the next three to four days, the Iraqi Army will begin its clearing operations in the Assyria Nineveh Plain. ISIS’ main forces have been driven back into Mosul by heavy air […]
Assyrian People Rise, Fall, and Rising Again
Steven Weingartner is Chief Editor for the Near East Center for Strategic Engagement. Recently he contributed to an article published on the Western Free Press entitled: Assyrian People Rise, Fall, and Rising […]
What is Next for the new Sykes-Picot of the 21st Century now That Russia and U.S. Have Reached an Understanding on the Middle East
The U.S. and Russia are working jointly to create and implement a 21st century version of Sykes-Picot. They have decided that Syria must be divided and they have determined how it is […]
