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Erik Prince to Prince bin Zayed: The Private Military Connection

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Published on July 7th, 2017 | by David Isenberg Erik Prince to Prince bin Zayed: The Private Military Connection by David Isenberg In 2014, retired Gen. James Mattis, now secretary of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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When is a Mercenary (Not) a Mercenary? The Case of Foreign Fighters in the UAE’s Military

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When is a Mercenary (Not) a Mercenary? The Case of Foreign Fighters in the UAE’s Military By Gabor Rona Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 8:45 AM   When the going gets… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater founder held secret Seychelles meeting to establish Trump-Putin back channel

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Blackwater founder held secret Seychelles meeting to establish Trump-Putin back channel Trump donor secretly met with Russian close to Putin Embed Share Play Video2:21 Blackwater founder Erik Prince met with a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UAE surveillance contractor is recruiting an army of foreign hackers to break into its citizens’ devices

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/ Cory Doctorow / 10:21 am Mon Oct 24, 2016 UAE surveillance contractor is recruiting an army of foreign hackers to break into its citizens’ devices The world’s most sophisticated security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UAE Military MRO Companies Seek Broader Market

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UAE Military MRO Companies Seek Broader Market By Awad Mustafa, Defense News 1 p.m. EST February 28, 2016 (Photo: Global Aerospace Logistics) 8 CONNECTTWEET 2 LINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — UAE-based… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The mercenaries commanding UAE forces in Yemen

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Revealed: The mercenaries commanding UAE forces in Yemen #YemenCrisis The UAE has brought in experienced foreign military officers to command an elite force reporting to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed UAE… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The United Arab Emirates has deployed a team of Colombian mercenaries to fight in Yemen

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The United Arab Emirates has deployed a team of Colombian mercenaries to fight in Yemen Jeremy Bender Dec. 1, 2015, 3:46 PM  Thomson ReutersHouthi militants secure the site of Saudi-led air… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Tip of a Bloody Iceberg: Colombian Mercenaries in Yemen

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December 2, 2015 The Tip of a Bloody Iceberg: Colombian Mercenaries in Yemen by W. T. Whitney   Some 800 retired special-forces veterans of the Colombian army will be fighting in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Saudi refuses UAE request to send mercenaries to Yemen

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Saudi refuses UAE request to send mercenaries to Yemen Wednesday, 02 December 2015 13:58 According to the official, Saudi is currently depending on the Sudanese forces more than the UAE forces… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Gulf Monarchies Love Mercenaries

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Gulf Monarchies Love Mercenaries Guns-for-hire, many of them Colombian, bolster the region’s small armies Middle East November 23, 2015 Thomas Baron 9 Bahrain1 mercenaries1 United Arab Emirates1 Yemen4 In an attempt… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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