The Evolution of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates
Published on 10. December 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
380 pages
978-1-912866-00-7 (ISBN)
Description
While today the military of the United Arab Emirates is described admiringly as a 'little Sparta', just 60 years ago the only security forces in the Emirates were the armed retainers of the Ruling Sheikhs and a small British-led, locally-raised Arab force. Using a combination of investment in its nationals, engagement of expatriates and the purchas
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Solihull
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
25 figures, 25 tables
Dimensions
Height: 156 mm
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-912866-00-7 (9781912866007)
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Dr Athol Yates works at the Institute for International and Civil Security, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, teaching Emirati security professionals undertaking a Masters Degree in regional and internal security. His research areas include UAE security structures and organisations, notably the UAE Armed Forces, UAE police services, and civil defence agencies.