“Turkey has warned the United States and Russia it will not tolerate Kurdish territorial gains by Kurdish militia close to its frontiers in north-western Syria, two senior officials said.” “This is clear […]
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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.
A Half-A-Billion-Dollar Waste…Or Was It?
“Remember, it was reported that the US would give “ammunition and weapons” to its allied proxies in Syria, and no sooner was this announced than an entirely new umbrella organization was created […]
In Turkey, The Ankara Suicide-Bombings Show That Erdogan’s Party Must Go
“According to Turkey’s venerable Ataturkist secular newspaper Cumhuriyet, something like 694 people have died from political violence since the June 7 national election produced a hung parliament.” http://www.forbes.com/sites/melikkaylan/2015/10/12/in-turkey-the-ankara-suicide-bombing-shows-that-erdogans-party-must-go/ On 12 OCT 15 […]
Two Shells Hit Russian Embassy Compound in Damascus
“Two shells hit the Russian embassy area in Syria’s capital Damascus Tuesday as scores of pro-government supporters gathered outside the compound to thank Moscow for its intervention in Syria.” Read more: http://sputniknews.com/middleeast/20151013/1028441104/russian-embassy-damascus-shelling.html#ixzz3oR75iZj9
Turkey in Turmoil; Deadly bombing in Ankara sign of a nation on the brink of chaos
Two days ago, on 10 October, a pair of bomb blasts killed over 100 and wounded over 180 plus marchers at a peace rally in downtown Ankara, Turkey. Addressing the nation that […]
An Iranian General Is Killed in Syria
“Commander Hossein Hamedani died at Islamic State hands as Iran steps up its involvement in the Syrian civil war.” “In May 2014, Hossein Hamedani, a top general in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards […]
At least 86 killed, 186 injured in bomb blasts at peace rally in Turkish capital
NEC-SE can report that Twitter was blocked for a short time earlier today before the attack. Unfortunately for Turkey, it will not have peace until major changes take place within its political systems. […]
8 OCT 15 Gov. John Sununu & LTC Sangari interviewed on RINGSIDE POLITICS with Jeff Crouere
8 OCT 15 Gov. John Sununu & Lt. Col. Sangari were interviewed on RINGSIDE POLITICS with Jeff Crouere on Syria, the refugee issues, and Russian expanding footprint in Syria.
What will happen if Russian cruise missiles slam into Turkey by accident?
Iran and Iraq, which both support Russian efforts in the region, may be okay with four Russian cruise missiles slamming into their territory (see below). But what about Turkey? What if Russian […]
Russian cruise missiles intended for targets in Syria hit Iran instead
“DEVELOPING: Four cruise missiles launched from a Russian warship aimed at targets in Syria missed their target and crashed in Iran Thursday, a senior defense official told Fox News.” “The “Kalibr” cruise […]