Well, back in the 8th century BC, we had actually only one enemy- the Assyrian empire.Our cultures and religions were extremely much alike, but still the states were oponents.After the fall of the Assyria, the rise of Christianity and worse enemies, we finally see how close we are.I can hardly name 1 or 2 nations that are kind of close to us, and Assyrians would be the first.
That would be perfect if they have their country again, though too hard to believe:(
BTW, in todays Iraq situation, the Ashurees must be more active, do something! or the Kurds will go for it