It seemed that part was secret even from their own allies.

He might be, and Rod needed to think about a way to protect himself from his ally.

"Any word from our allies and how they're handling the events?"

Still, influential opposition comes from political allies of the former security forces.

It can no longer afford not to seek out help from its natural allies.

"About time we got some help from our so-called allies."

Then, under pressure from allies, he went on the radio to call the guerrillas back to base.

What information they gained remained top secret, from the Americans and other allies.

When you were busy meeting with some of the officials from our new allies.

So before doing anything, they say, get a strong consensus from our allies on oil and planes.