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Sterling Jensen
Assistant Professor, UAE National Defense College

Sterling Jensen is an assistant professor at the United Arab Emirates' National Defense College in Abu Dhabi. From 2006-2011, Jensen served in as a contract linguist for the U.S. Army, then as a civilian Foreign Area Officer for the U.S. Marines and an analyst for a strategic communications campaign. Jensen holds a Ph.D. in Middle East and Mediterranean Studies from King's College London, having written his dissertation on Iraqi narratives of the Anbar Awakening.

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John Bennett

John Bennett retired from the Central Intelligence Agency in 2013 after a 33 years of service. His senior assignments included:  Director, National Clandestine Service, Deputy Director, NCS for Community Humint, Chief, Special Activities Division and Deputy Chief, Africa Division. Mr. Bennett served 18 years overseas, mostly in Africa, including four tours as a Chief of Station. He engaged in Cold War programs directed ...

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