Breaking news: At 18:00 Istanbul time the Turkish Army HQ in Ankara was shattered by explosions from two bombs. The bombings took place in the Kizilay District, approximately 3 KM from Ataturk’s […]
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.
The World’s Oldest Love Poem
On 29 JAN 16 NEC-SE stated: “The difference between todays ISIS and the ancient peoples of the cradle of civilization-who are the Assyrians of today-is that the ancient peoples of the land […]
Collapse of Iraqi Kurdistan
“Iraqi Kurdistan is definitely not a social state. People are unhappy with the situation. They protest a lot, but it does not do them any good. Natural resources are privately owned. Social […]
Syrian Archbishop to West: “Why Are Your Bishops Silent?”
“The responsibility of a bishop is to teach, to use his influence to transmit truth. Why are your bishops afraid of speaking? Of course they would be criticized, but that would give […]
The stunning acceleration of Europe’s migration crisis, in one chart
On 8 AUG 15 NEC-SE was the first educational outlet which asked the question: What happens when 60 million refugees become state less people? Greece’s defense minister on Tuesday called on Turkey […]
Forsaken for their faith
“In short, my bill says, whether refugee or immigrant, a person targeted for genocide is granted priority status, and it declares Christians and Yazidis to be targets of genocide.” “Consider the astonishing […]
Obama’s Recognition of Yazidi Genocide Used To Bail Out KRG From Financial Woes
On 6 FEB 16 CBN News posted the article: “It’s Genocide,” Europe Says of Christian Slaughter by ISIS. In the article they quoted Nina Shea, previously with Freedom House, who said: “There’s a […]
Iran-backed Militia Seize Christian Neighborhoods in Baghdad
Iran-backed militias have seized homes, businesses and cultural sites, including churches belonging to Baghdad’s Christian communities, forcing individuals to resettle and forfeit all their belongings, according to members of the Christian members […]
Join us or die: the birth of Boko Haram
According to his supporters, Yusuf was one of thousands of Almajiri children – religious students who beg on the streets for a living. But by the early 2000s he had found a […]
The 3 problems that doomed Syria peace talks
On 28 SEP 15 NEC-SE asked: Who Speaks for Islam? Who Should Speak for Islam? In the article we stated: “NES-SE is calling on large and influential Islamic nations in the world—in […]
