On 7 June 15 Turkish President Erdogan’s dream of an AK supermajority and a strong presidency died. Of the three opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party – Halklarin Demokratik Partisi (HDP) is […]
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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.
Turkish elections and the new operational environment in the Middle East
If NEC-SE readers want to know what happened in the Turkish elections, just look at the power of the Lire and Turkish stocks over the past week. The Turkish election means the […]
ISIS solidifying its local economic gains
“In northern Syria, the jihadists of the Islamic State have fixed power lines, dug sewage systems and painted sidewalks. In Raqqa, they search markets and slaughterhouses for expired food and sick animals. […]
The fall of the Sunni States
“Witnesses say two suicide bombers have carried out simultaneous attacks at buildings in the Chadian capital, causing multiple casualties.” “An Associated Press reporter heard the explosion that shook a building in N’Djamena […]
Libyan protestors against ISIS influence shot dead
“Seven people were shot dead on Friday at a protest against Islamic State in the eastern Libyan city of Derna, residents said. Demonstrators, angered at the amount of foreign fighters coming in […]
“At least nine fighters were killed in clashes on Friday between Islamic State and another Islamist force in the eastern Libyan city of Derna, a source in one group said. Fighting had […]
Boko Haram and ISIL
“Boko Haram, the radical Islamic sect that controls parts of Nigeria, became the largest affiliate of the Islamic State in March, after months of strengthening its media presence and courting the jihadist […]
Lt. Col. Sangari on The Jimmy Sengenberger Show
The Jimmy Sengenberger Show Saturdays 5-8 p.m. on News/Talk 710 KNUS
Al-Shabaab’s economic life line
“Elephants are being slaughtered and their tusks sold, in order to finance deadly attacks by Somalia’s terrorist group al-Shabaab. This narrative linking poaching and al-Shabaab financing has been widely touted. It hit […]
The Changing Tactics of AQ
“After they routed the army in southern Yemen, fighters from Al Qaeda stormed into the city of Al Mukalla, seizing government buildings, releasing jihadists from prison and stealing millions of dollars from […]
