Islamic State fighters have made considerable progress near the contested northern Syrian city of Aleppo and are threatening to rout core elements of Western-backed Syrian rebel forces there, France’s defense minister said […]
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.
Australia Launches First Air Strikes Inside Syria
“The Australian government has confirmed it has launched its first air strikes inside Syria against targets of the so-called Islamic State (IS).” “Australia is part of an international military coalition targeting IS […]
Putin pledges to keep up military support for Assad
If United States leadership intent was having a footprint in Iraq only and having Russia protecting Israelis boarders in Syria than the mission has been accomplished. “Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday pledged […]
Russia positioning tanks at Syria airfield: U.S. officials
“Russia has positioned about a half dozen tanks at an airfield at the center of a military buildup in Syria, two U.S. officials said on Monday, adding that the intentions of Moscow’s […]
Teen Arrested for Planning Alleged ISIS-Inspired Attack on Pope
“The FBI quietly arrested a 15-year-old boy outside of Philadelphia last month for allegedly threatening to launch an ISIS-inspired assault on Pope Francis while the world leader tours the United States next […]
Thailand Blames Uighur Militants in Bombing at Bangkok Shrine
“Thailand’s national police chief on Tuesday blamed Uighur militants, members of an aggrieved minority in western China, for a deadly bombing in Bangkok last month.” “After nearly a month of investigations into […]
Kuwait sentences 7 to death over mosque bombing
“Kuwait has sentenced seven suspects to death, five of them in absentia, on Tuesday for their roles in the deadly attack on a Shiite mosque in June that killed 27 people, according […]
Dr. Ahmad Hatami, board member of Iranian Space Research Center among 107 dead in Mecca crane collapse
Dr. Ahmad Hatami, board member of Iranian Space Research Center, is one of 8 Iranians killed; Tehran accuses Riyadh of negligence. On Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani accused the Saudi government […]
Putin’s offer to shield & develop Israel’s gas fields predated Russia’s military buildup in Syria
Who is the closest friend of Israel today, U.S.A or ….? “Russian President Vladimir put a proposition to Israel for Moscow to undertake responsibility for guarding Israel’s Mediterranean gas fields, along with […]
Egyptian Leader Of Freedom And Justice Party Killed Amid Ongoing Crackdown On Muslim Brotherhood
“A leader of the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood party, died after being shot by Egyptian security forces, Al Jazeera Arabic reported Thursday. In a statement […]