One CA Podcast (Civil Affairs Association)

Today we welcome Michael Patrick Mulroy, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. This episode is part one of two. 

"Mick" worked for Secretary Mattis, Esper, and the transition to the new administration. He is also a retired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer and a United States Marine. Today he discusses the integration between field operations, Civil Affairs, and diplomacy. Mick Mulroy is currently running the Lobo Institute, a National Security analyst on ABC News, and an advocate to end Child Soldiering. In part two, Mick Mulroy talks about China's competition. 

Links mentioned in the show:

If you would like to come on the show or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com 

Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

About Michael Patrick Mulroy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Patrick_Mulroy

Lobo Institute: https://www.loboinstitute.org

Case study on improving collaboration between CIA field operations and the military (MEI): https://www.mei.edu/sites/default/files/2021-08/Irregular%20Warfare%20-%20A%20Case%20Study%20in%20CIA%20and%20US%20Army%20Special%20Forces%20Operations%20in%20Northern%20Iraq%2C%202002-03.pdf

My Star in the Sky (Child Solder documentary): https://www.loboinstitute.org/my-star-in-the-sky/

ABC article on covert action: http://abcnewsradioonline.com/national-news/covert-action-and-national-security.html

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Daughters of Kobani: (MIlitary.com article) https://www.military.com/off-duty/books/2021/02/18/daughters-of-kobani-tells-riveting-story-of-women-combat.html

Music: Special thank you to The Cranberries

U.S. Army Major General Hugh Van Roosen reflects on his career in Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations. He offers some keen insight and recommendations for the future force.

Sponsored by Tesla Government. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Music by Broke For Free.

Brian Hancock hosts Major J. David Thompson, a Civil Affairs planner out of U.S. Africa Command, to discuss military campaigning, just war with post-modern conflict and avoiding civilian harm in conflict. 

One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail dot com

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

Special thanks to Relax Music for sampling "Trio Riberto's song "Yellow Summer." Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stpq54O2qO0

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Credits

Sponsor: Civil Affairs Association

Host: Brian Hancock

Showrunner / editor: Jack Gaines

In this episode, Mariah Yager is interviewing David Luna and Jack Gaines as they discuss how adversaries use criminality to achieve their foreign policy goals while removing U.S. influence and capability. 

The interview is based on a presentation at SMA (Strategic Multilayer Assessment), an online Pentagon forum. Link to the show and resources: https://nsiteam.com/smaspeakerseries_22august2024/ 

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One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com 

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

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Special thanks to the Epidemic Blues channel for the sample of Peter Crosby - Jailhouse Blues. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuyc-bIjQ10 

Major General Jeffrey C. Coggin, Commanding General, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) presents updates called “USACAPOC(A) and Global Civil-Military Networking in an Era of Strategic Competition." His remarks were delivered during the 2022 CA Roundtable hosted by the Civil Affairs Association. Moderated by retired Major General Daniel R. Ammerman, Vice President, Civil Affairs Association.

Recorded during the 2022 CA Roundtable.

Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association.

Sabrina Barton brought me on to her channel to talk about my experiences with the One CA Podcast as I reached my first year hosting the show. 

Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by offering listeners 10 percent off anything at the site. Check them out at https://lc38brand.com/

10% promo code: oneca10

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), discusses how his experience in Civil Affairs informs his work at USAID. He also mentions the breadth of USAID work around the globe, how COVID-19 may change USAID operations, the staff reorganization at USAID, and advice for young NCOs and officers in the CA community. Hosted and edited by John McElligott. Brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association. This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government.

Maj Rob Boudreau speaks with retired Lt Col Justin Constantine about his deployment to Iraq, projects his team continued or created, and overcoming adversity.

Part 1 of a two-part series. Ryan McCannell moderates an interagency panel discussion about Civil Affairs in the U.S. National Security Strategy. Opening remarks from retired Colonel Chris Holshek. Speakers include Andrea Freeman of the National Security Council, Jason Ladnier of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Conflict & Stabilization Operations, Ciara Knudsen of the USAID Office of Civilian-Military Cooperation, and Pat Antonietti of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Stability & Humanitarian Affairs.

The discussion was recorded during the 2021 Civil Affairs Roundtable.

Edited and produced by John McElligott.

Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC38 Brand.

Today, we welcome back Curtis Fox, author of Hybrid Warfare: The Russian Approach to Strategic Competition & Conventional Military Conflict, which is now hot off the presses and in stores. 

We discuss the book's concepts and how they apply to current events. This is part one of two, so sit back, enjoy and come back next week for part two. 

Link to Biography: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-fox-mba-pmp-59b74223/

One CA Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Please email us to either speak or guest-host at capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Today's music is from the Disney film COCO and is a tribute to Ana Ofelia Murguia, whom I once met at a San Diego Latin Film Festival. Ana passed away this week at age 90, so this episode's music is her tribute. 

Murguia: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/01/movies/ana-ofelia-murguia-coco-dead.html

Link to music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJfoPUOUWBw

Dr. Joseph Long comes on the show to discuss his theory on relational leadership, based on his new publication, The Future of Conflict: How Super-Empowered Populations Will Change Warfare, published at the Irregular Warfare Initiative. Joe is a retired Green Beret and is now a senior Lecturer at the Defense Security Cooperation University in Virginia.

Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joseph-long-9021821a/

Article: https://irregularwarfare.org/articles/the-future-of-conflict-how-super-empowered-populations-will-change-warfare/

Other references from the episode:

Naval War College, Monterey: https://nps.edu/web/naval-war-college

SWIC, Robin Sage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMVnHMYxDGU 

2017 Niger Investigation: https://dod.defense.gov/portals/1/features/2018/0418_niger/img/Oct-2017-Niger-Ambush-Summary-of-Investigation.pdf

3212 Un-Redacted: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15909364/

12 Strong: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_Strong 

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks to JD Kid for producing Mac Miller Chill x Summer Type Beat // "Higher." Retrieved from https://youtu.be/Z9K6-hDtyjU

Part 1 of the Civil Affairs Issue Papers presented during the 2021 Civil Affairs Symposium. Facilitated by retired Brigadier General Bruce Bingham. The first presenters are Hayden Bassett, PhD, and Lieutenant Kate Harrell, PhD, who discuss the 38G Military Government Specialist program. After the break, Colonel Marco A. Bongioanni discusses individualism and collectivism.

Produced by John McElligott. Music by Broke for Free. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association.

Today, we welcome back the author, actor, public speaker, Ret. Lt Colonel Scott Mann to discuss his new book "Nobody is Coming to Save You" https://scottmann.com/

The website Nobody is Coming to Save You is a practical guide for leaders who want to make a bigger impact in the world now. It distills what I’ve learned over my three-decade career as a Green Beret into strategies you can use to lead others through hard change. These are the same tactics Green Berets use to get vital stuff done when stakes are high and conditions impossible. You’ll also learn about human behavior, strategic influence and dynamic storytelling because relationships are rocket fuel for getting big sh*t done.

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One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com 

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

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Special thanks to Ahimsaz for the sample of “Shahamat." Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wmoH-fHhwQ

Mark Delaney, who served for the US Army in the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion, talks about why he chose CA and how skills he gathered translate into life after the military. Hosted by John McElligott.

Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association. Music by Coma Studio.

U.S. Army Civil Affairs officers Lieutenant Colonel Rachel Sullivan and Major Mike Karlson discuss their work during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea and how they adapted to deliver valuable Civil Information Management products and CA support to staff operations.

US Army Reserve Majors Brian Hancock and Jack Gaines discuss the Theater Information Advantage Element (TIAE). Major Hancock is G9, 79th Theater Sustainment Command. Major Gaines is CA and Public Affairs Officer, who consults on strategy and policy in the DC area.

For more information about the TIAE, check out the presentation Majors Hancock and Gaines provided as a part of the SMA Speaker Series in January 2022.

Hosted by John McElligott. The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association.

Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC38 Brand.

CPT Al Oh and SGM Chris Melendez discuss civil reconnaissance including the fundamentals of reconnaissance and its application across multiple domains. This episode is hosted and produced by Sean Acosta. This episode was sponsored by Tesla Government. One CA is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks to Jordan Harbinger for sharing episodes from his show. He also has a free course on professional networking that is terrific. Check him out at the Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ 

Also, thank you to @jambcbaba for the music from the Album Afghani BABA. Retrieved from YouTube.

Welcome to the One CA Podcast.

This week, we introduce the USMC 1st CAG Human Dimension Podcast.

This is the first pilot episode 1st and hosted by Major Searls, with guests including Major Antonov, Captain Johnson, and Staff Sergeant Camos. The Marines discussed their experiences at Operation BRIGHT STAR 2023.

The original is located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpdSA_Z7pAs.

One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of US foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail dot com

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

I'll have those in the show notes.

Lastly, special thanks to 90sHipHop Instrumental for sharing a sample of the song Jump Around by House of Pain. You can find the source at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szn7VARgmyo

Apologies, the original upload clipped down to four minutes. So, I am uploading the whole episode again.

Brigadier Chris Stockel comes on One CA to discuss his experience integrating Civil Affairs and Security Cooperation to improve how forces work with partner nations.

BG Stockel held various command positions within the Infantry, special forces, and Civil Affairs.

His last position was as the Commanding General of the 351 Civil Affairs Command out of Mountain View, California.

In that position, he was also the senior civil affairs advisor for INDOPACOM, which included synchronizing almost all CA forces within the region.

BG Stockel worked various leadership positions outside the Reserves, including a tour with the State Department Counter-Terrorism Bureau.

Additionally, he spoke at the Council on Foreign Relations in China and testified before Congress to the House Committee on State and Foreign Operations about Iraq.

He also is the current Vice President of the Civil Affairs Association - a proud sponsor of this show.  

BG Stockel has a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Trenton State and a master's degree in strategic studies from the Army War College. He and his family live in New Jersey.

For more information, Click here for his Bio

Today, we welcome retired Col. Robert Curris, who drafted the opinion piece, "The Army needs to invest in Psychological Operations and not cut them." in the November first edition of the Military Times: https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2023/11/01/the-army-needs-to-invest-in-psychological-operations-not-cut-them/

This is the first time I have had the honor of bringing in an expert on Psychological Operations. With the Army Reserve combining some Civil Affairs, Information Operations, and PSYOP commands, this is an excellent opportunity to give the community a voice. 

Robert Curris Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-curris-29887188

One CA Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks for Jeffrey Friedman and Water Tower Music for todays theme song "OOOH". Found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11ksJXPrZfk

Today Brian Hancock interviews Doug Stevens who is an expeditionary pastor, working faith-based diplomacy to improve international relations. The discussion is on his work travelling to partner nations to reach out to locals and leaders to overcome social trauma from war, genocide and help rebuild communities. 

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One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com 

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

Links mentioned: Hope international ministries: Hope4nations.org

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Special thanks to Dimitar Dodovski for sampling Keith Jarrett's album Spirits 20. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yeh7OX5m4E

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Host: Brian Hancock

Edits: Jack Gaines

Brian Hancock hosts Major J. David Thompson, a Civil Affairs planner out of U.S. Africa Command, to discuss military campaigning, just war with post-modern conflict and avoiding civilian harm in conflict. 

One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail dot com

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

Special thanks to Relax Music for sampling "Trio Riberto's song "Yellow Summer." Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stpq54O2qO0

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Credits

Sponsor: Civil Affairs Association

Host: Brian Hancock

Showrunner / editor: Jack Gaines

Today we welcome Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness. 

Patrick Alley and his team at Global Witness are credited with countering multiple autocrats and kleptocrats worldwide.

The most notable is collapsing the Khmer Rouge by exposing the illegal timber trade that was bankrolling the rebels.

They created the Blood Diamond campaign to counter the De Beers diamond cartel and multiple rebel groups in Africa that used the conflict to fund some of the most brutal civil wars in the late 1990s. 

Their findings were also critical for getting the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Charles Taylor in Liberia and trials for crimes against humanity. 

Patrick and Global Witness conducted similar operations in Europe and the Americas before he retired and published his first book, Very Bad People in 2022, and now his second book, Terrible Humans, which is available online and will be in bookstores around mid-August.

This is a two part episode. Next week we bring in Mariah Yager from SMA to cohost the discussion on DOD Integrated Influence. So, stay tuned. 

LInks:

Today we welcome Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness. 

Patrick Alley and his team at Global Witness are credited with countering multiple autocrats and kleptocrats worldwide.

The most notable is collapsing the Khmer Rouge by exposing the illegal timber trade that was bankrolling the rebels.

They created the Blood Diamond campaign to counter the De Beers diamond cartel and multiple rebel groups in Africa that used the conflict to fund some of the most brutal civil wars in the late 1990s. 

Their findings were also critical for getting the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Charles Taylor in Liberia and trials for crimes against humanity. 

Patrick and Global Witness conducted similar operations in Europe and the Americas before he retired and published his first book, Very Bad People in 2022, and now his second book, Terrible Humans, which is available online and will be in bookstores around mid-August.

This is part two of a two part episode with Mariah Yager from SMA to cohost the discussion on DOD Integrated Influence. 

Patrick Alley:

Global Witness: https://www.globalwitness.org/

Book, Terrible Humans: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/patrick-alley/terrible-humans/9781800962385/ 

Book, Very Bad People: https://www.globalwitness.org/en/blog/very-bad-people-inside-story-fight-against-corruption/

Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/lUIrYBtkfl4 

SMA version of the interview: https://nsiteam.com/smaspeakerseries_31july2024/ 

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One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com 

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

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Special thanks to the Juanes Channel for the intro sample of Desde Que Despierto Hasta Que Duermo. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZCeqUVeRMU

Brigade commanders of the US Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (USACAPOC) speak as panelists for USACAPOC(A) Command Strategic Initiatives in Civil-Military Networking. The panel discussion was a part of the virtual 2021 Civil Affairs Web Symposium. Facilitated by Colonel Marshall Straus Scantlin. Panelists include Colonel Keith K. Kelly, Commander, 364th Civil Affairs Brigade; Colonel Reginald J. Kornegay, Commander, 360th Civil Affairs Brigade; and Colonel William J. Smith, 308th Civil Affairs Brigade.

Edited by John McElligott. The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC38 Brand.

Greg Banner, retired Lieutenant Colonel of the US Army, discusses his recommendations for training for unconventional warfare. He wrote an article for the December 2021 issue of Army Magazine published by AUSA. Lt Col Banner spent time with US Army Special Forces and Civil Affairs.

Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association.

Part 2 of the Civil Affairs Issue Papers presented during the 2021 Civil Affairs Symposium. Facilitated by retired Brigadier General Bruce Bingham. The first presenters are Colonel Brad Hughes, Lieutenant Colonel Tyson Voelkel, and Major Giancarlo Newsome, who discuss innovation as a weapon system. After the break, Sergeant First Class Nicholas (Jon) Kempenich, Jr., argues for expansion of operations NCOs for security cooperation.

Produced by John McElligott. Music by Broke for Free. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association.

Today, we welcome Cleo Paskal, Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a frequent lecturer for the U.S. military about the Indo-Pacific region.

Cleo came in to discuss the PRC's efforts to infiltrate Guam and the regional islands to undermine US relationships with those communities, the threat it creates to national security, and how we need to do to respond. 

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One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com 

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

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Special thanks to Noel Flores for the sample of the Album Eat Your Greens and song Anger Management by Anita  Schwab on his channel Jazz of the South Pacific. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/zfRUrnNhwfs?si=Afcsham-r5Gjnjaj 

We bring back CMS Garrick Banfield to discuss the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade with host John McEllicot

Garric Banfield's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garric-banfield-aa13212a/

95th CA website: https://www.soc.mil/95th/95thhomepage.html 

Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by offering listeners 10 percent off anything at the site.

Check them out at https://lc38brand.com/

10% promo code: oneca10

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks to Broke For Free for releasing the song "Something Elated" (No Copyright Music). Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxh4S2A8Q4U

In this episode, Mr. Carlos Dias from Global Integrity interviewed me on anti-corruption programs I have been working on for Civil Affairs and DOD. I also turned the tables on him to discuss current events and his experience growing up on the border of Columbia and Venezuela. This one is slightly different because I was interviewed, but it would make a great show.

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Music: Gotta Serve Somebody, Thank you, Bob Dylan, and The Orchard Enterprises for the karaoke version. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYecYWQRuUI

Assad Raza hosts Alexander Kenna and Matthew Alexander to discuss their research on climate impacts on foreign policy.  The interview is based on their thesis, Climate Insecurity and Governance Competition: The Near-Term Geopolitical Consequences of Destructive Climate Events. See the link below in the show notes. 

Thesis:

Climate Insecurity and Governance Competition: The Near-Term Geopolitical Consequences of Destructive Climate Event, Naval Postgraduate School, December 2022 https://calhoun.nps.edu/handle/10945/71489

Thesis Presentation (Video):

https://nps.edu/web/nps-video-portal/-/challenges-of-climate-security-governance-competition

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks to Jordan Harbinger for sharing episodes from his show. He also has a free course on professional networking that is terrific. Check him out at the Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ 

Also, thank you to Jacob Gibson Free Instrumental for the beats.

Colonel Marco Bongioanni, a US Army Reserve Civil Affairs officer, discusses the Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer program and how it connects to Civil Affairs. We discuss what missions EPLOs conduct, where they serve, who qualifies to become an EPLO, and how people can apply. Hosted by John McElligott.

Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association. Music by Coma Studio.

Contact your US military command for details about the EPLO program and how to apply.

U.S. State Department Trafficking Tip Lines: https://www.state.gov/domestic-trafficking-hotlines/

DOD (CTIP): https://ctip.defense.gov/Domestic and DOD inspector general, 800-424-9098

DOJ: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en

UNODC: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/track4tip/contact-us.html

Today we have a special rebroadcast of the Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan interviews Paul Hutchinson about the film "Sound of Freedom" and the human trafficking trade. In the full show, Jordan threads the needle to disclaim the interview from any political bents and conspiracy theories that cloud the topic and just wanted to expose the trade and damage it causes. 

As we work overseas on foreign policy issues, I suspect our soldiers, diplomats, development officers, and field agents will cross paths with this growing illicit trade. To help the team, in the show notes, I'll add the Department of State, DOD and UN contacts who can help you respond.

Show background and contacts:

Jordan Harbinger: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ 

Sound of Freedom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_of_Freedom_(film)

Paul Hutchinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhutch/

Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by offering listeners 10 percent off anything at the site.

Check them out at https://lc38brand.com/

10% promo code: oneca10

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Please welcome Angie Smith, environmental Scientist and Civil Affairs Officer. 

Angie and her team travel globally to partner nations to assess resource use and advise on sustainable development. 

Her team has helped countries like the Marshal Islands with resource management to mitigate climate change.   In this episode, Angie will talk about her trade, and how it helps the U.S. build foreign relations with the international community.

In a future episode, she will return with their new partner, Wisconsin University.  

One CA Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks to Jimmy Eden Moon for sharing the compilation "Hip Hop 1995 XIII Instrumentals." Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vnXH18FMoc

Doowan Lee of Zignal Labs discusses innovating influence intelligence, collaborative information systems, network analysis and great power competition. Hosted by LTC Arnel David. Produced by CPT John McElligott. This episode was sponsored by Tesla Government. One CA is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.

Today, we welcome back to the second half of the interview with retired Col. Robert Curris, who drafted the opinion piece, "The Army needs to invest in Psychological Operations and not cut them." in the November first edition of the Military Times: https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2023/11/01/the-army-needs-to-invest-in-psychological-operations-not-cut-them/

This is the first time I have had the honor of bringing in an expert on Psychological Operations. With the Army Reserve combining some Civil Affairs, Information Operations, and PSYOP commands, this is an excellent opportunity to give the community a voice. 

Robert Curris Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-curris-29887188

One CA Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks for Jeffrey Friedman and Water Tower Music for todays theme song "OOOH". Found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11ksJXPrZfk

We bring back Joe Pastorek's discussion on the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade's Advanced Skills Detachment with host Sean Acosta.

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks to Broke For Free for releasing the song "Something Elated" (No Copyright Music). Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxh4S2A8Q4U

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Jack at One CA Podcast. The music in this advertisement is from CSM Rick Riccio of the 353 Civil Affairs Command playing the piano. 

CSM Riccio provided music for everyone to enjoy over the holidays as a treat for service members and families. 

We have the concert starting on the 22nd and repeating through the 26th. 

The concert is 1.5 hours. If you want to hear it early, the link is https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m962hz/Riccio_Christmas_II7lfiy.mp3 Enjoy

Today, Courtney Mulhern interviews Dan Joseph, Author of the Combat Psych website and the book Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership and Resilience From Military Experts. 

His articles and tools are to help soldiers and families build mental fitness and overcome past trauma so that they can live healthier / happier lives. 

As you know from Courtney Mulhern's episode, she is a practicing therapist and a terrific interviewer, so I put the two together for this episode.

Dan Joseph's info:

https://combatpsych.com

"Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership and Resilience From Military Experts":  https://www.amazon.com/Backpack-Rucksack-Leadership-Resilience-Military

Website "Combat Psych" where you can find more information about him and the things he's working on: https://www.combatpsych.com

Instagram: @mhen2.mentalhealth

One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of US foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail dot com

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

Special Thanks to Amr Diab for the song and album "Amarain."  Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6RC2T3Q7rs

Today we welcome Calvin Chrustie, a retired member of the RCMP who worked in conflict negotiation with the UN and 

Canadian armed forces during the Bosnian war.

After the conflict, Calvin used his skills also to conduct international hostage negotiation

and then got into counter-criminal and state-sponsored threat networks.

In this episode, Calvin talks about his experience in conflict and hostage negotiation 

and shares tips and tricks on negotiations. 

Calvin Chrustie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-chrustie-llm-03b4686/

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Also, thank you to Taylor Swift for the music. The song is "Cruel Summer" instrumental. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_MHSLNtuTc

Recently, I organized a panel discussion on Taiwan with the Joint Staff SMA program (Strategic Multilayer Assessment), which is similar to a think tank but within the DOD. 

They bring in people to present their work and discuss national security.

I had reached out to Dan Blumenthal and Fred Kagan at the American Enterprise Institute and decided to include SMA in the discussion. 

Mariah Yager is running the SMA portion, and I am guiding the discussion.

This is a two-part episode, so enjoy. 

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks to Perri Yellow Bird for the song "Tradish," retrieved from:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TKmaoHBI7A

Dr. Carrick Longley and Stephen Hunnewell of IST Research discuss Digital Civil Reconnaissance and how it supports Civil Affairs missions.

About Dr. Carrick Longley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carricklongley

About Stephen Hunnewell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunnewellstephen

About IST Research: https://www.linkedin.com/company/istresearch

Book: "The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare," by Christian Brose.

One CA brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

Our goal is to inspire anyone interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.

To contact the show:

One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast

Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. 

If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.

Special thanks to Broke For Free for releasing the song "Something Elated" (No Copyright Music)

This short episode requests guests who are ready to share what they include in a capabilities brief. We also request individuals willing to conduct some interviews for the show. Please rate the show so others can find it and enjoy the guest speakers.

LTC Albert Augustine, G9 of the Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), discusses CA missions in Africa. Hosted by CPT James Micciche. Music by Broke For Free. The One CA Podcast is supported by the Civil Affairs Association.

Captains Kevin Chapla, James Micciche, and Kyle Staron discuss their paper "Civil Affairs as a Function of Smart Power: Redefining Assessments, Reporting, Education, and the Role of Civil Affairs within the Evolving Paradigm of Great Power Competition." Theirs was one of a few CA Issues Papers selected by the Civil Affairs Association for publication.

This week, Rob Boudreau hosts Joel Searl, who created and runs the U.S. Marine, 1st CAG, podcast "The Human Dimension," their social media and public outreach programs.

The original is located at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpdSA_Z7pAs

One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of US foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail dot com

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

Special thanks to Gloria Estefan and Sony Music Media for a sample of Dingui-Li Bangui. Released 1990-09-16. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7J_DVryF-g  

To celebrate the holidays, One CA Podcast is featuring CSM Rick Riccio, 353 CACOM, on the piano, performing both Christmas and contemporary music for you to enjoy - whether at home or away.

This is the Christmas Day episode. The concert is about one-hour.

List of songs:

The most wonderful day of the year

The Christmas canon

I heard the bells on Christmas day

Home for the holidays

God rest ye merry gentlemen

O Christmas Tree

Silver and Gold

The Town's a Christmas tree

What child is this

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

The Christmas waltz

O Holy night

The Christmas song

Today, Courtney Mulhern interviews Dan Joseph, Author of the Combat Psych website and the book Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership and Resilience From Military Experts. 

His articles and tools are to help soldiers and families build mental fitness and overcome past trauma so that they can live healthier / happier lives. 

As you know from Courtney Mulhern's episode, she is a practicing therapist and a terrific interviewer, so I put the two together for this episode.

Dan Joseph's info:

https://combatpsych.com

"Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership and Resilience From Military Experts":  https://www.amazon.com/Backpack-Rucksack-Leadership-Resilience-Military

Website "Combat Psych" where you can find more information about him and the things he's working on: https://www.combatpsych.com

Instagram: @mhen2.mentalhealth

One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of US foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail dot com

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

Special Thanks to Amr Diab for the song and album "Amarain."  Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6RC2T3Q7rs

Brain Hancock hosts Colonel Tony Vacha

They discuss his experiences as the Civil Affairs planning chief for the US Army Europe and Africa, 

as well as his thoughts on the new Civil Affairs 38-Golf program and discussions about the new transitional governance doctrine. 

This is part one of a two-part episode, so stay tuned. 

Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by offering listeners 10 percent off anything at the site. Check them out at https://lc38brand.com/

10% promo code: oneca10

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Today's theme is brought to you by 

Special episode. John McElligott announces that he is leaving OneCA Podcast and introduces Jack Gaines as the new host.

If you're a show fan, it's a chance to listen and wish John well. Also, you are welcome to like, subscribe, and thank our sponsors for helping support the show. 

Host: John McElligott:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmcelligott/

Co-host: Jack Gaines: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-h-gaines/ 

The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association. This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government and LC38 Brand.

Lynn Copeland, PhD, Civil Information Chief for the U.S. Army Special Operations Center of Excellence discusses the future of Civil Information Management, including tools CA forces will use in the field to collect and analyze civil information. Dr. Copeland encourages anyone in industry with tech solutions to support CA to contact her by email and pitch your concept. Produced and edited by John McElligott.

Joe Pastorek discusses 95th Civil Affairs Brigade's Advanced Skills Detachment with host Sean Acosta. This episode was sponsored by Tesla Government. One CA is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.

Part 3 of the Civil Affairs Issue Papers presented during the 2021 Civil Affairs Symposium. Facilitated by retired Brigadier General Bruce Bingham. Presenters are Major Jim Munene and Staff Sergeant Courtney Mulhern, who discuss ways to build a global civil-military network by going back to the basics.

Produced by John McElligott. Music by Broke for Free. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association.

Welcome to the One CA Podcast.

Today we bring Jamie Critelli to discuss assessing food stocks during peacetime and conflict and agriculture's role in foreign policy. 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/critelli/ 

For more information on Critelli, here is a link from the farmer veteran coalition: https://farmvetco.org/stories/4027-2/ 

One CA brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

Our goal is to inspire anyone interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.

To contact the show:

One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast

Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. 

If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.

Music: Special thanks to Joe Leytrick. Prod. Riddiman for the beats. Found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEiZiMzKRvk 

Please welcome Retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann. 

As a Green Beret, Scott designed and led the local village stability operations program in Afghanistan.

After leaving the military, he began to focus on using his experience with the struggle of transitioning from a fast-paced and high-risk lifestyle to build a healthy transition to the civilian world of work and family. As a result, he launched "Heroes Journey" to help servicemembers, first responders, and their families cope with post-crisis trauma through storytelling.

Scott also wrote and featured in the play and film "Last Man Out," which portrays the impacts of war on our Veterans and their families

Additionally, after Kabul fell to the Taliban, Scott and others launched Task Force Pineapple Express to help Afghan partners leave the country. 

Lastly, Scott has made three appearances on TEDx to discuss his work with veterans and first responders and is announcing his new book, "No One is Coming to Save You," which will be released in October. 

This discussion is split into two separate episodes. 

The first one is to discuss Scott's work prior to the book "No One is Coming to Save You," which airs in October. The Second episode releases in September and is a discussion and the book.

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One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com 

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

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Special thanks to Ahimsaz for the sample of “Shahamat." Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wmoH-fHhwQ

----Credits----

Host: Jack Gaines

Welcome to One CA Podcast. This episode is from the archives. The former host, John McElligott traveled to AUSA in 2018 and interviewed participants on Civil Affairs. It's a quick episode, but a fun one for the Veteran's Memorial Weekend. 

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks to Broke For Free for releasing the song "Something Elated" (No Copyright Music). Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxh4S2A8Q4U

Part 1 of a two-part series on Civil Affairs in Regional Competition for Influence. Moderated by retired Brigadier General Chris Stockel, panelists include Howard Gambrill Clark, PhD, retired Colonel David Des Roches, and retired Colonel Daniel Hampton, all of whom work at the National Defense University.

This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government.

Part 2 of a two-part series on Civil Affairs in Regional Competition for Influence. Moderated by retired Brigadier General Chris Stockel, panelists include Dr. R. Evan Ellis of the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute and retired Colonel Timothy Faulkner of the United States Army Pacific Command G-2.

This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government.

U.S. Army Colonel Steve Battle discusses the Civil Affairs staff responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Korea. Colonel Battle serves as the G9 for Eighth Army.

In this episode, Brian Hancock interviews Jess Langerud, who works in medical security cooperation in Poland for the U.S. Army. Jess talks about the value of medical outreach as a form of diplomacy and how Civil Affairs can better integrate into security cooperation and security force assistance programs. 

I also want to highlight LC38 Brand for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by offering listeners 10 percent off anything at the site. Check them out at https://lc38brand.com/

10% promo code: oneca10

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks to Rock Tee From ''East End'' for producing the Rip Slyme - Searchin' (Instrumental) (1998) (90's Japanese Hip Hop) (Jazzy/Lofi Hip Hop). You can find the music at this link: https://youtu.be/k8TQXU9Snas 

John Steed, Director of Geospatial Services for Tesla Government, discusses geographic information systems (GIS) and how they apply to Civil Affairs forces. One CA is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association. Music by Broke For Free.

Welcome to the One CA Podcast.

In this episode, Brian Hancock guest hosts and interviews Marine Maj. Rob Boudreau on his experience deploying as a CA officer with the 31 MEU. 

Brain Hancock LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-j-hancock/

Rob Boudreau LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rboudreau55/ 

The One CA Podcast info:

One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast

Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Thanks to Assad Raza for guest hosting and Frank Sobchak for coming on. If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.

Part 2 of a two-part series. Ryan McCannell moderates an interagency panel discussion about Civil Affairs in the U.S. National Security Strategy. Speakers include Andrea Freeman of the National Security Council, Jason Ladnier of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Conflict & Stabilization Operations, Ciara Knudsen of the USAID Office of Civilian-Military Cooperation, and Pat Antonietti of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Stability & Humanitarian Affairs.

The discussion was recorded during the 2021 Civil Affairs Roundtable.

Edited and produced by John McElligott.

Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC38 Brand.

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. In this episode Assad Raza hosts Henrique Garbino, Joao Mauricio Dias Lopes Valdetaro, and Jonathan Robinson as they discuss their paper and the competing concepts around civil military planning and operations. 

You can find "Civil Military What?" online at:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378267976_Civil-military_what_Making_sense_of_conflicting_civil-military_concepts

Special thanks for Nakaboncajon for posting pandeiro // bossa nova. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npixMWE0QWk

Maj Rob Boudreau interviews Lt Col Jahn Olson and Lt Col Korvin Kraics about their experiences with Civil Affairs in III Marine Expeditionary Force. Music by Broke For Free. The One CA Podcast is supported by the Civil Affairs Association.

John McElligott, host of the One CA Podcast, reflects on the past 100 episodes. He shares some statistics of the most downloaded shows, information about the growing audience, and ideas for the future of the show.

The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC38 Brand.

Welcome to One CA Podcast.

Today, Brian Hancock talks with Phillip Smith about his experience as commander of the 451 Civil Affairs Brigade, his time as a student at the Army War College and his work designing how Civil Affairs can respond to domestic crises and disasters. 

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One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com 

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

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Special thanks to "Traveller" for the sample of Federico Abuele's "Contigo." Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-AL7q5mDSc

LTC Brian Hancock interviews CW5 Michael Gudmundson on electronic warfare (EW) and how it shapes current and future conflicts. Gudmundson spent four years at I Corps and then transferred to the U.S. Army in Europe and Africa to plan and advise on EW.

FeedSpot ranked One CA Podcast as one of their top 20 foreign policy podcasts. Check it out at: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail dot com

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

Special thanks to Zlatno Doba for arranging "Amazing Theramin Music Compilation." Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDYvQ8FsZB4&t=502s

This is part two of the interview with former Defense Undersecretary "Mick" (Michael Patrick) Mulroy. If you missed the first episode, check it out on the episode list or at this link:  

Links mentioned in this episode and the last show:

If you would like to come on the show or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com 

Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

About Michael Patrick Mulroy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Patrick_Mulroy

Lobo Institute: https://www.loboinstitute.org

Case study on improving collaboration between CIA field operations and the military (MEI): https://www.mei.edu/sites/default/files/2021-08/Irregular%20Warfare%20-%20A%20Case%20Study%20in%20CIA%20and%20US%20Army%20Special%20Forces%20Operations%20in%20Northern%20Iraq%2C%202002-03.pdf

My Star in the Sky (Child Solder documentary): https://www.loboinstitute.org/my-star-in-the-sky/

ABC article on covert action: http://abcnewsradioonline.com/national-news/covert-action-and-national-security.html

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Daughters of Kobani: (MIlitary.com article) https://www.military.com/off-duty/books/2021/02/18/daughters-of-kobani-tells-riveting-story-of-women-combat.html

Music: Special thank you to The Cranberries

Col. John Hutcheson discusses his experience with Hiring for Heroes training, coaching, and mentoring service that helps service members and families prepare for a career outside the military. 

For more information on Hiring our Heroes: https://www.hiringourheroes.org

and our guest: John Hutcheson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jshutcheson 

Host: Jack Gaines: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-h-gaines/ 

The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association. Tesla Government and LC38 Brand sponsor this episode.

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Zach Hyleman and Captain Kevin Chapla discuss the Foreign Area Officer program and the connection with Civil Affairs.

Hosted by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38.

This is part 1 of a two-part discussion with retired Lieutenant General Eric Wesley, who was keynote speaker at the 2021 CA Roundtable. The former Deputy Commanding General, US Army Futures Command, discusses "Civil Competition - Civil Affairs in the era of Great Power Competition."

This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association.

Today, we welcome Curtis Fox, author of Hybrid Warfare: The Russian Approach to Strategic Competition & Conventional Military Conflict, which is hot off the presses and in stores now. 

We discuss the book's concepts and how they apply to current events. This is part one of two, so sit back, enjoy and come back next week for part two. 

Link to Biography: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-fox-mba-pmp-59b74223/

One CA Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Today's music is from the Disney film COCO and is a tribute to Ana Ofelia Murguia, whom I once met at a San Diego Latin Film Festival. Ana passed away this week at age 90, so this episode's music is her tribute. See you next week.

Murguia: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/01/movies/ana-ofelia-murguia-coco-dead.html

Link to music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJfoPUOUWBw

Today, Jack Gaines hosts Doctor Sandor Fabian, who published  "The Illusion of Conventional War: Europe is Learning the wrong lessons from the conflict in Ukraine." 

This ten-point contrarian op-ed is focused on helping smaller nations build better national defense programs. 

Article link: https://mwi.westpoint.edu/the-illusion-of-conventional-war-europe-is-learning-the-wrong-lessons-from-the-conflict-in-ukraine/

Sandor Fabian's Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandor-fabian-ph-d-3422b639/

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One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail dot com

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

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Special thanks to Jazz Bois for the sample of Mellow Hive Live @ Root Budapest. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/EhGCsaiVm0I?si=zG3B1_1zaHjC_K2j

Credits

Sponsor: Civil Affairs Association

Host: Jack Gaines

Welcome to the One CA Podcast.

Today we bring Chris Hyslop, the Executive Director of the Montana World Affairs Council, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering global awareness and understanding in Montana’s classrooms and communities.

On the show, Chris talks about his experience in the United States Peace Corps and NGO work around the world. 

LI profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hyslop-a438b7/

The Montana World Affairs Council: montanaworldaffairs.org

Video on the United States Peace Corps: https://youtu.be/xAJHr_Ce6po

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks to Jordan Harbinger for sharing episodes from his show. He also has a free course on professional networking that is terrific. Check him out at the Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ 

Also, thank you to Pilskills Chefhane for the music.  You can find him @PilskillsChefhain or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgl9ZsT3jKs at 3:30:00

Karen Walsh and Bron Morrison of Dexis Consulting Group share their perspectives on development, working with the military, and the Dexis approach.

MAJ John Burns talks about the evolution of Ghost Team at the National Training Center in California and why it matters for the future training of Civil Affairs forces.

MAJ Burns is the Senior Civil-Military Operations Trainer and Operations Officer for Ghost Team at the National Training Center.

MAJ Burns previous Civil Affairs assignments include serving as the G9 for the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command at Fort Hood, TX, Commander of E Company, 83rd Civil Affairs BN, CMOC Chief for E Company, 83rd Civil Affairs BN, Team Chief for CAT 723, Bravo Company, 97th Civil Affairs BN, and Assistant Operations Officer for the 92nd Civil Affairs BN.

MAJ Burns’ Civil Affairs Deployments include Civil-Military Support Element Cambodia and supporting US Pacific Fleet in Pacific Partnership 2017 and 2018.

The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association. This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government and LC38 Brand.

This is part 2 of a two-part discussion with retired Lieutenant General Eric Wesley, who was keynote speaker at the 2021 CA Roundtable. The former Deputy Commanding General, US Army Futures Command, discusses "Civil Competition - Civil Affairs in the era of Great Power Competition."

This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association.

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. 

On this episode, we have Jodi Harman for the HillVets Foundation (www.hillvets.org) 

HillVets helps service members and their families gain policy positions on Capital Hill and is an excellent resource for accessing military support and Veterans advocacy programs.

If you are interested in coming on the One CA Podcast or guest hosting, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.

One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/. 

Colonel Mattia Zuzzi, Commander of the Multinational CIMIC Group, discusses the organization's mission and capabilities. Hosted by Major James Micciche. Sponsored by Tesla Government.

Welcome to the One CA Podcast.

Today we have Juan Quiroz from the Civil Affairs capabilities integration and development office. Juan discusses his paper, "The oblique approach to irregular warfare: Civil Affairs as the main effort in strategic competition." 

Article: https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/oblique-approach-irregular-warfare-civil-affairs-main-effort-strategic-competition 

LI profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-q-457a8853/

The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. 

We are here to inspire anyone interested in working on-ground diplomacy to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.

The Civil Affairs Association website: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org

Also, thank you to Pilskills Chefhane for the music.  You can find him @PilskillsChefhain or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgl9ZsT3jKs at 4:10:00

Dr. Carrick Longley and Stephen Hunnewell of IST Research discuss Digital Civil Reconnaissance and how it supports Civil Affairs missions. This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government. It was produced by John McElligott. The One CA Podcast is supported by the Civil Affairs Association. Music by Broke for Free. The book referenced is "The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare," by Christian Brose.

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. In this episode, we set up a new remote studio for Brian Hancock. It was the first run, so you will hear some background noise, but it was a terrific conversation about Civil Affairs work at the 4-star level command and some of our work in Europe and Africa, so stay tuned. 

Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by offering listeners 10 percent off anything at the site.

Check them out at https://lc38brand.com/

10% promo code: oneca10

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Thank you to the folks at Afro Beats + Instrumentals for providing this episode's welcome music. Afro Beats features tracks from across Africa, exclusive remixes, and original instrumentals for DJs and artists. Check them out at: https://www.youtube.com/@afrobeatsyt 

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Assad Raza is your guest host and is talking with (Ret.) Col. Frank Sobchak. Frank researched Iraqi and Afghan units that performed well against their adversaries, and what made the difference in training. He discusses the value of speaking the local languages, the ratio of trainers/advisors to troops, and the training consistency.  Assad talks with Frank about his findings.  So, stay tuned. 

Links Frank Sobchak https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-sobchak-phd-a76b1b6/

Assad Raza https://www.linkedin.com/in/assadraza1/

Books mentioned: The Dictator's Army, Caitlin Talmadge, JSTOR: www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/10.7591/j.ctt20d89pv.8.pdf

Deny and Destroy, Michael Gordan, Politics and Prose: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9780374279899

The U.S. Army and the Iraq War report, Army War College: https://publications.armywarcollege.edu/?s=The+U.S.+Army+and+the+Iraq+War+report&ct_post_type=post%3Apage%3Apublication

One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast

Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Thanks to Assad Raza for guest hosting and Frank Sobchak for coming on. If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.

Music: Special thanks to the Cranberries for the beats

Colonel Caroline Pogge leads a discussion about Operation Allies Refuge to evacuate at-risk Afghans and resettle them in the United States. Colonel Pogge is G39 Civil Affairs Planning Team Chief, U.S. Army Europe & Africa.

Guests include: Deanna Swainer, American Red Cross; Colleen Denny, Spirit of America; Tyler Waterhouse, Department of State - Population, Refugees and Migration; Josh Mater, Department of State - Population, Refugees and Migration; Gina Kassem, Department of State - Population, Refugees and Migration (Camp Liya); Master Sergeant Larry Lloyd, USAREUR-AF G39 OAR Lead Planner; Major Susan Graler, 361st Civil Affairs Brigade Detachment Leader; and Captain Josh Black, B Company, 415th Civil Affairs CAT Leader, Camp Liya (Kosovo).

Recorded during the 2021 CA Symposium.

Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association.

Today, we welcome Pavlo Kukhta, Ukrainian Economist and Special Advisor on Reconstruction. Additionally, Mariah Yager from SMA joined me as cohost of the conversation. 

We brought in Pavlo to discuss the current state of conflict reconstruction, the strategy for post-conflict reconstruction, and how to overcome challenges like balancing government oversight with designing a system that removes major corruption while managing Ukraine's transition into the EU. 

I set up this interview because I know that many diplomats, aid workers, and servicemembers are focused on helping Ukraine now and after the conflict.

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One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com 

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Pavlo's info: https://ua.linkedin.com/in/pavlo-kukhta-93190091 

SMA version of the interview: https://nsiteam.com/smaspeakerseries_20june2024/ 

Special Thanks to Jamming Edward for the music sample. Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/lRboIm0tlqE?si=be0Mai-k4EsIQr3h

This interview is with MAJ James Ontiveros, whom has published an article in Special Warfare about "Megacities and Dense Urban Areas."  He discusses many of the issues facing both the Civil Affairs Community and the US Military with the rise of these dense urban areas.  He also discusses the importance of the 38G program and how important CA doctrine will be as the future of CA operations is changing.

Nicholas Krohley, Ph.D., and Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Muehlich discuss their study of US civil affairs and NATO CIMIC doctrine. Commissioned by the NATO CIMIC Centre of Excellence, the document compares and contrasts the two capabilities’ doctrinal tasking and highlights shared challenges.

It also charts a potential path forward, through which civil affairs and CIMIC might make an evidence-based case to the forces they support for the value of their outputs and their worthiness for better integration and resourcing.

Dr. Krohley is the founder of FrontLine Advisory and proprietor of www.civilreconnaissance.com. Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Muehlich is the branch chief of Concepts, Interoperability, and Capabilities at the NATO-accredited Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence.

Hosted by John McElligott. The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC38 Brand.

Lauren Ladenson, Lieutenant Colonel Matt Holmes, and Lieutenant Colonel Kyle Kouri discuss US Africa Command's Defense Support to Stabilization (DSS) with host Sean Acosta. This episode was sponsored by Tesla Government. One CA is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.

Colonel Frank van Boxmeer, Director of the NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence, discusses the CCOE, its priorities, and a CA-CIMIC synch project, with host Major Assad Raza. Sponsored by Tesla Government. The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association.

Today, we welcome Sam Cooper, an author and journalist based in Ottawa.

He came in to talk about his reporting on PRC political and economic warfare, its impact on Canada and the United States, and how those tools are being used worldwide, including Taiwan, to undermine the rule of law and each nation's sovereignty.

This episode goes fast and has a lot of great information on how China sets conditions for winning without fighting. 

The One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in working in US foreign relations. - Often  called the last three feet of diplomacy. We bring in practitioners from all walks of foreign service including the military, diplomacy, nongovernmental, development, and field agents to talk about their experiences and work. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail (dot) com

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

Special Thanks to Cafe Music BGM channel and their release, "Hip Hop Jazz & Smooth Jazz Instrumental." Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5yTtDZZiHg

Today we welcome Albert Augustine, the G9 at V Corps.

Albert came on the show to discuss the changes in army training in Europe and how they impact civil affairs. 

Additionally, we discuss how CA members can get a tour and how to prepare for a gig at V Corps or in Europe. 

One CA Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special Thanks to Backing Track Music for sharing Track C of Big Band Blues. You can find it at https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=bWzuzLgde28

Major Ashley Holzmann discusses his research on the history of US propaganda and psychological operations. Hosted by Major Assad Raza. Produced by Captain John McElligott. This episode was sponsored by Tesla Government. One CA is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.

Dr. Joseph Long comes on the show to discuss his theory on relational leadership, based on his new publication, The Future of Conflict: How Super-Empowered Populations Will Change Warfare, published at the Irregular Warfare Initiative. Joe is a retired Green Beret and is now a senior Lecturer at the Defense Security Cooperation University in Virginia.

Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joseph-long-9021821a/

Article: https://irregularwarfare.org/articles/the-future-of-conflict-how-super-empowered-populations-will-change-warfare/

Other references from the episode:

Naval War College, Monterey: https://nps.edu/web/naval-war-college

SWIC, Robin Sage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMVnHMYxDGU 

2017 Niger Investigation: https://dod.defense.gov/portals/1/features/2018/0418_niger/img/Oct-2017-Niger-Ambush-Summary-of-Investigation.pdf

3212 Un-Redacted: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15909364/

12 Strong: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_Strong 

One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy. 

We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.

​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com

One CA Podcast is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ 

Special thanks to JD Kid for producing Mac Miller Chill x Summer Type Beat // "Higher." Retrieved from https://youtu.be/Z9K6-hDtyjU

Today, we have a special guest episode.

Dana Lombardy of Lombardy Studios hosts talks on military history and current events. To find out more about Dana's work, check out LombardyStudios.com.

For this episode, he brings in retired Rear Admiral Michael Baker, a general surgeon who travels to Ukraine to teach combat first aid. 

It's a great story about volunteering and working in a war zone to help Ukrainians save soldiers' lives. 

Great news: FeedSpot ranked One CA Podcast as one of their top 10 foreign policy podcasts. Check it out at: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/

One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail dot com

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

Special thanks to Max Jansson for posting the Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins instrumental "I'll see you in my dreams," performed live at Secret Policeman's Third Ball 1987. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wTVLIZaxMk

Today we welcome Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness. 

Patrick Alley and his team at Global Witness are credited with countering multiple autocrats and kleptocrats worldwide.

The most notable is collapsing the Khmer Rouge by exposing the illegal timber trade that was bankrolling the rebels.

They created the Blood Diamond campaign to counter the De Beers diamond cartel and multiple rebel groups in Africa that used the conflict to fund some of the most brutal civil wars in the late 1990s. 

Their findings were also critical for getting the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Charles Taylor in Liberia and trials for crimes against humanity. 

Patrick and Global Witness conducted similar operations in Europe and the Americas before he retired and published his first book, Very Bad People in 2022, and now his second book, Terrible Humans, which is available online and will be in bookstores around mid-August.

This is part two of a two part episode with Mariah Yager from SMA to cohost the discussion on DOD Integrated Influence. 

Patrick Alley:

Global Witness: https://www.globalwitness.org/

Book, Terrible Humans: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/patrick-alley/terrible-humans/9781800962385/ 

Book, Very Bad People: https://www.globalwitness.org/en/blog/very-bad-people-inside-story-fight-against-corruption/

Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/lUIrYBtkfl4 

SMA version of the interview: SMA version of the interview: https://nsiteam.com/smaspeakerseries_31july2024/ 

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One CA is a product of the civil affairs association 

and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership.

We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. 

To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com 

or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org

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Special thanks to the Juanes Channel for the intro sample of Desde Que Despierto Hasta Que Duermo. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZCeqUVeRMU

Host Sean Acosta discusses Narrative Warfare with Dr. Ajit Maan. Dr. Maan is CEO of the award winning think-and-do-tank Narrative Strategies, Professor of Politics and Global Security at Arizona State University, Affiliate Faculty at the Center for Narrative Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, Faculty at the Center for the Future of War, Member of the Brain Trust of the Weaponized Narrative Initiative, and author of seven books including Counter-Terrorism: Narrative Strategies, Narrative Warfare, and Plato’s Fear.

Abubakr Elnoor, PhD, discusses life in Darfur, the conflict there, and his research into the driving forces for violent extremism and terrorist recruitment.

Aleks Nesic and James Patrick Christian of Valka-Mir discuss advanced social science research and courses they've designed for Civil Affairs and the human domain.