On 7 APR 16 NEC-SE was interviewed about the upcoming topics and issues in the region. We spoke about the Turkish incursions into Iraq. Turkish and Kurdish war in Southern Turkey. State Departments […]
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.
Cash is king: Russia delivers missile defense system to Iran
“Cash is king” is an expression sometimes used in analyzing U.S. businesses or investment portfolios. It refers to the importance of cash flow in the overall fiscal health of a business. Most […]
America’s Kurdish problem: today’s allies against ISIS are tomorrow’s headache
On 8 APR 16 a VOX world article stated: “The United States has had a longstanding relationship with Iraq’s quasi-autonomous Kurdish minority, who benefited from the American-led no-fly zone over Iraq after […]
Flash: ISIS chemical strike in Deri Al Zur kills many Syrian Troops
ISIS conducted a chemical strike against Syrian troops in Deri Al Zur which has claimed many within the ranks of the Syrian Army. The attack was conducted 20 minutes ago and is […]
The nurse in Aleppo is my new heroine
Your Middle East.com reported: “She pretended to be a Muslim, covered her hair, learned everything else that was required, to pray, to wash herself in the right way. She had one goal: […]
NEC-SE wishes the Assyrians world wide a happy 6766 New Year (Akitu Fest)
Happy Assyrian New Years (6766), Akitu Fest, to Assyrians around the world. Akitu festival is the most important national festival for the Assyrians handed down thru history from the remote past. The […]
31 MAR 16 Shalle’ McDonald/JNS.ORG interview of LTC Sangari on topics and issues affecting Assyrian Christians
On 31 MAR 16 Shalle’ McDonald/JNS.ORG interviewed LTC Sangari on topics and issues affective Assyrian Christians. JNS.org is an independent, non-profit wire service covering Jewish and Israel news for the English-speaking […]
Syrian Refugees Admitted to U.S. Since Paris Attacks: 911 Muslims, 4 Christians
The sad reality for Assyrians in Iraq is that they are not receiving direct funding or support from the U.S. in their struggle for survival. Making matters worse, the the U.S. has […]
Flash: Turkish President Erdo?an’s bodyguards fist fight with Journalists outside Brooking Institute
Bodyguards for Turkish President Erdogan, who is speaking at the Brookings Institute at the moment, have engaged in fist fights with journalists. At least one journalist, Amberlin Zaman, was tackled. She was […]
French seize weapons cache in Indian Ocean that may have come from Iran
On 4 JAN 16 NEC-SE posted the article: Who wins and loses when Saudi Arabia and Iran fight? The answer may surprise you! In the article we stated: As this “crisis” between Saudi […]