On 16 OC 15, NEC-SE posted: The New Model of Power Relations and the Middle East Crisis In the article we stated: Most Americans are ignorant of the shifting alliances and power […]
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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.
Sykes-Picot at 100: New Players, Same Old Game
16 MAY 16 marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Sykes-Picot agreement. This treaty between Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia provided for the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire’s Middle Eastern […]
ISIS fighters killed by Kurds were members of Turkish MIT (Intelligence Services)
The article stated: “Ediboglu said: “$800 million worth of oil that ISIS obtained from regions it occupied this year [the Rumeilan oil fields in northern Syria — and most recently Mosul] is […]
What happened in the 3 May 16 Teleskof battle
This morning NEC-SE posted: Assyrian Army Commander: The battle for Teleskof continues. In the post we stated: The commander of the Assyrian Army in Iraq is reporting that ISIS attacked the Iraqi […]
Assyrian Army Commander: The battle for Teleskof continues
The commander of the Assyrian Army in Iraq is reporting that ISIS attacked the Iraqi city of Telskof starting at 05:55 Nineveh Time, infiltrating suicide bombers both in front of and behind […]
Despite Syria Chaos, No Shift in U.N., U.S. Policy on Golan Heights
“Netanyahu’s decision to reassert Israel’s claim to the Golan Heights comes amid a U.S.- and Russia-led push for a negotiated settlement to the conflict. Israel worries that may include a renewed effort […]
NETANYAHU TELLS PUTIN GOLAN HEIGHTS WILL REMAIN UNDER ISRAELI CONTROL
“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian President Vladimir Putin that retaining the disputed Golan Heights under Israeli control is a “red line” for his country.” “Netanyahu spoke to Putin, on Thursday, […]
Netanyahu vows that Israel will never give up Golan Heights
“In a lead-up to the Geneva talks, representatives of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad signaled that they wanted the discussions to include a possible return of the region.” Netanyahu was having none of […]
Regional conflicts spill into Lebanon’s Palestinian refugee camps
“The situation is particularly worrisome right now at the Ain al-Hilweh camp, where Fatah security official Gen. Fathi Zeidan was assassinated April 12. Another member of the secular Fatah movement was killed […]
AEI link analysis of the transfer of 9M133 Kornet Launchers from KRG to ISIS
Michael Rubin, who writes for the American Enterprise Inistitute (AEI), is a former Pentagon official whose major research areas are the Middle East, Turkey, Iran and diplomacy. Rubin instructs senior military officers […]
