Episodes

  • Welcome to One CA Podcast.

    As we go into the holidays, the One CA brings on the show's founder, John McElligott, to talk with Brian Hancock and Jack Gaines about the show's beginnings, current updates and goals for the future. So, stay tuned.

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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 [email protected]

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

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    Past Episodes:

    202 Andrew Gonzalez on Marine Civil Affairs in the Pacific (Part II) 201 Andrew Gonzalez on Marine Civil Affairs in the Pacific (Part I) 200 Jörg Grössl on the NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence 199 Jeffrey Fiddler and the U.S. Gaza Relief Mission 198 David Luna, State-sponsored criminality in strategic competition 197 Scott Mann "Nobody is Coming to Save You" 196 Jeffrey Fiddler on the DOD response to COVID 19 195 Cleo Paskal on PRC operations in Guam 194 Doug Stevens on faith-based diplomacy 193 Patrick Alley on Global Influence (Part II) 192 Patrick Alley on Global Influence (Part I) 191 Drew Biemer on Energy Sector Civil Affairs 190 Pavlo Kuktha on Ukraine Reconstruction 189 Phillip Smith in discussion with Brian Hancock 188 Part II, Mickey Bergman on Diplomacy in the Shadows 187 Part I, Mickey Bergman on Diplomacy in the Shadows 186 Major Gustavo Ferreira testifies at the U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission. 185 Scott Mann, Life After Afghanistan 184 Megan O’Keefe-Schlesinger on Information Operations. Part II. 183 Megan O’Keefe-Schlesinger. Leading Information Operations and Influence. Part I 182 Natacha Ciezki, from Zaire to America 181 Proxy Wars, by Pawel Bernat, Juneyt Gurer, and Cyprian Kozera 180 Sandor Fabian: Europe is Learning the wrong lessons from the conflict in Ukraine 179 Civil Affairs Innovation with Colonel Brad Hughes, part II 178 Civil Affairs Innovation with Colonel Brad Hughes, part I 177 Patrick Passewitz on the Sicilian Model 176 Part II, interview with J. David Thompson 175 Part I interview with J. David Thompson 174 Direct Commissions with Heater Cotter 173 Achieving post conflict stabilization with Prof. Beatrice Heuser (Pt.2) 172 Achieving post conflict stabilization with Prof. Beatrice Heuser (Pt.1) 171 Civil Military What? 170 Combat First Aid in Ukraine by Michael Baker 169 Part II, Bas Wouters on Influence and Persuasion 168 Part I, Bas Wouters on Influence and Persuasion 167 Electronic Warfare with Michael Gudmundson 166 On Alexei Navalny and Political Dissent 165 Part II of the Courtney Mulhern and Dan Joseph interview 164 Part I, Courtney Mulhern and Dan Joseph on the book "Backpack to Rucksack" 163 Sam Cooper on China political and Economic Warfare 162 Rob Boudreau and Joel Searls 161 Curtis Fox, Part II on Russian Hybrid Warfare 160 Curtis Fox: Part I, Russian Hybrid Warfare 159 Albert Augustine and V Corps CA 158 Introducing the 1st CAG Human Dimension Podcast 157 Part II Robert Curris on Psychological Operations integration with CA and SOF 156 Part I, Robert Curris on Psychological Operations integration with CA and SOF 155 Gen (R) David Petraeus at Carnegie 154 Angie Smith, Environmental Science and Foreign Policy 153 One CA Classic. John visits AUSA 152 Dan Blumenthal and Fred Kagan 151 Dan Blumenthal and Fred Kagan 150 The WestPoint Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations 149 Part II. Tony Vacha on Civil Affairs in Europe and Africa 148 Part I.Tony Vacha on Civil Affairs in Europe and Africa 147 Jack’s first year hosting the One CA Podcast 146 Jess Langerud talks on medical diplomacy in Poland 145 Courtney Mulhern. Three tools to improve local public outreach 144 Garric Banfield on the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade 143 Richard Messick. Advising partner nations on Rule of Law and anti-corruption 142 Scott DeJesse and the new Monuments Men and Women 141 Paul Hutchinson on the film ”Sound of Freedom” and human trafficking 140 Brian Hancock interview Col. Rachael Sherrer discuss Army Europe and Africa 139 John Cassara on China’s Criminal Economy 138 Part II. Joseph Long on relational leadership and military diplomacy 137 Part I. Joseph Long on relational leadership and military diplomacy 136 Joe Pastorek and the 95th CA Advanced Skills Detachment 135 Jack Gaines interview with Global Integrity 134 Calvin Chrustie on conflict and hostage negotiation 133 Part II: Afghan resettlement in the U.S. 132 Part I: Afghan resettlement in the U.S. 131 Climate and Security 130 Chris Hyslop on human rights and diplomacy 129 Special Episode: Digital Civil Reconnaissance with Carrick Longley and Stephen Hunnewell 128 128 Josh Bedingfield on Shadow Governments Part II 127 Josh Bedingfield on Shadow Governments, Part I 126 Juan Quiroz on CA leading in Competition 125 Chris Hyslop: The Peace Corps 124 Special episode. Jordan Harbinger interviews H.R. McMaster on his book ”Battlegrounds” 123 Part II 38G: Agriculture and foreign policy 122 Part I 38G: Agriculture and foreign policy 121 Korea Reunification by David Maxwell 120 Special episode. IWP: The Columbia Plan 119 Discussing the USMC, 31st MEU CA Marines 118 Part II. Integrating Civil Affairs, field operations and diplomacy, by former Under-Secretary, Michael Patrick Mulroy 117 Part I. former DASD, Michael Patrick Mulroy on Integrating Civil Affairs, field operations and diplomacy 116 Assad Raza talk-back on the Frank Sobchak interview 115 Frank Sobchak on advising and training partner nation forces 114 Special Episode from the IW Podcast: Slow Burn: How Security Cooperation shapes operational environments 113 Jodi Harman and the HillVets Foundation 112 David Maxwell on grand strategy 111 Civil Affairs and Security Cooperation with Chris Stockel 110 CSM Riccio Christmas Day Concert 109 John Hutcheson on Hiring our Heroes 108 Advertisement for the CSM Riccio holiday concert 107 Operation Joint Endeavor 106 Special episode: John McElligott passes the mic 105 Major John Burns on Ghost Team at NTC 104 Stanislava Mladenova on Civ-Mil Relationships in Low-Intensity Conflict and State Fragility 103 Benjamin Ordiway and Anthony Pfaff 102 Nick Krohley and Lt Col Stefan Muehlich on Doctrinal Comparison, Part 2 101 Nick Krohley and Lt Col Stefan Muehlich on Doctrinal Comparison, Part 1 100 Episode 100 of the One CA Podcast 99 Theater Information Advantage Element98 Brig Gen Chris Dziubek of the 351st CACOM 97 Mark Delaney on Civil Affairs Skills for Post Military Life 96 Colonel Marco Bongioanni on Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers 95 Maj Gen Jeff Coggin of USACAPOC(A) 94 Operation Allies Refuge: Lessons on Interagency and Multinational Collaboration 93 Vish Odedra on COVID-19 Vaccinations in the UK 92 LTC Greg Banner on Training for Unconventional Warfare 91 Chris Bryant on Social Media for CA 90 CA Issue Papers 2021 - Part 3 89 CA Issue Papers 2021 - Part 2 88 CA Issue Papers 2021 - Part 1 87 USACAPOC(A) Command Strategic Initiatives 86 Civil Affairs Interagency Panel - Part 2 85 Civil Affairs Interagency Panel - Part 1 84 Zach Hyleman and Kevin Chapla on FAO and CA 83 Civil Affairs in Regional Competition for Influence - Part 2 82 Civil Affairs in Regional Competition for Influence - Part 1 81 SFC Josh Spiers on San Pedro Sula, Honduras 80 Major Lauren Holl on San Pedro Sula, Honduras 79 Josh Bedingfield on Human Network Analysis 78 Lieutenant General Eric Wesley on Civil Competition - Part 2 77 Lieutenant General Eric Wesley on Civil Competition - Part 1 76 Maj Gen Hugh Van Roosen on a Career in SF, CA, and PSYOP 75 Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Coggin of USACAPOC(A) 74 Colonel Mattia Zuzzi of the Multinational CIMIC Group 73 Jonathan Papoulidis on Country Coordination Platforms 72 Colonel Frank van Boxmeer of NATO CCOE 71 LTC Matthias Wasinger of the Austrian Armed Forces 70 Request for Capabilities Brief Guests and Show Hosts 69 Lt Col Jahn Olson and Lt Col Korvin Kraics on III Marine Expeditionary Force 68 LTC Albert Augustine on CA Missions in Africa 67 Justin Constantine 66 John Steed of Tesla Government on GIS 65 65 Digital Civil Reconnaissance with Carrick Longley and Stephen Hunnewell 64 Joe Pastorek on the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade's Advanced Skills Detachment 63 Lauren Ladenson, Lieutenant Colonel Matt Holmes, and Lieutenant Colonel Kyle Kouri on Defense Support to Stabilization (DSS) 62 CPT Al Oh and SGM Chris Melendez discuss Civil Reconnaissance 61 Dr. E. Casey Wardynski, ASA (M&RA) on Talent Management 60 LTC Scott Dickerson on the Army CA Force Modernization Assessment 59 MAJ Ashley Holzmann on the History of US Propaganda and Psychological Operations 58 Doowan Lee on Innovating Influence Intelligence 57 LTC Marco Bongioanni on the International Visitor Leadership Program 56 Paul Giannone on CA in Vietnam and his Career in Public Health 55 LTC Jeff Uherka and COL Steve Barry of Joint Task Force - Bravo 54 John Barsa, Acting Administrator of USAID 53 Dr. Ajit Maan - Narrative Warfare 52 Karen Walsh and Bron Morrison of Dexis Consulting 51 Intergrating Civil Affairs, with MAJ Brian Hancock and Dr. Timothy Darr 50 COL Steve Battle on CA Support for the COVID-19 Outbreak in Korea 49 LTC Rachel Sullivan and MAJ Mike Karlson on CA during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Korea 48 Dr. Lynn Copeland on the Future of Civil Information Management 47 Letting the CAT out of the Bag Part 2 46 Letting the CAT out of the Bag, Part 1 45 MAJ Ian Duke on the need for a Civil Knowledge Battalion 44 MAJ James Ontiveros discusses Civil Affairs and Megacities 43 Captains Chapla, Micciche, and Staron on Storyboards as the TPS Reports of the Army 42 LTC Sue Gannon on Leading the 450th CA Battalion 41 Sean McFate on the New Rules of War, Part 2 40 Sean McFate on the New Rules of War, Part 1 39 Abubakr Elnoor on Darfur and Terrorist Recruitment 38 Devin Conley on the National Training Center 37 General Anthony Zinni on a Unified, Interagency Command 36 Garric Banfield on the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade 35 Justin Richmond on the Impl. Project 34 Alexandra Lamarche on Internally Displaced People in Cameroon 33 Jamie Schwandt on Swarm Intelligence, Swarm Learning, and Red Teams 32 Jay Liddick and Scott Dickerson on the CA Force Modernization Assessment 31 Narayan Khadka on Nepal, castes, and community trauma 30 Jay Liddick and Scott Dickerson on CA in Large Scale Combat Operations 29 Giancarlo Newsome and Jesse Elmore on Military Government Specialists 28 Nicholas Krohley on Human Terrain and CA Integration 27 Dale Yeager with Travel Safety Tips 26 Cori Wegener on Cultural Heritage Preservation 25 Major General Darrell Guthrie of USACAPOC(A) 24 Kwadjo Owusu-Sarfo on Ghana and Boko Haram 23 Manya Dotson on Life in the NGO Community 22 Wyatt Hughes Trains the Central Readiness Force of Japan 21 Bonus episode with Ryan McCannell of USAID 20 Ryan McCannell of USAID on the Evolution of CA in Sub-Saharan African 19 Arnel David on Strategy in the 21st Century 18 Michael Coates and Mark Grimes, Startup Radio Network 17 Max Steiner and Mazi Markel, CA Issue Paper 16 Diana Parzik, USAID Office of Civilian-Military Cooperation 15 Will Ibrahim, S-9 of 2/1 CAV 14 What is Civil Affairs - AUSA Answers 13 Scott Fisher and Information Operations 12 Aleks Nesic and James Patrick Christian of Valka-Mir 11 Norm Cotton of the Institute for Defense Analyses 10 Kevin Melton, USAID Office of Transition Initiatives 9 Dr. Larry Hufford discusses the 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland 8 Valor Breez and Jarrett Redman on "Beyond Hearts and Minds" 7 John Stefula and PKSOI 6 Michael Schwille, Iraq and Djibouti and RAND 5 Gonul Tol, Middle East Institute, on Turkey 4 Roberto Carmack, PhD, on Russian actions 3 Sean Acosta, Instructor, USAJFKSWCS 2 Valerie Jackson, 4th CA Group, USMC 1 Jon May: Artificial Intelligence for HA/DR Operations - LORELEI

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  • Today, we welcome Rocco Santurri, who wrote "Spoils of the Status Quo," an article that describes the current stalemate in Korea as the best option for the international community.

    Spoils of the status quo: https://divergentoptions.org/category/writers/rocco-p-santurri-iii/

    Other points in the discussion

    1-Beginning with the historical and current foundations of KJU’s legitimacy as Supreme Leader, how those could be degraded, and which internal groups could exploit that degradation. Given KJU needs the US “threat” to substantiate his narrative to his domestic audience, how de-escalating tensions through de-escalatory IO works against the KJU regime.

    2-Expanding bilateral and trilateral relationships, and/or new relationships with NATO countries or the bloc itself to offset increased Russian influence in the region (more of a Eurasian Theatre-outlook, versus EUCOM and PACOM).

    3-The rapidly expanding relationship between RUS/DPRK also presents an opening for the US; DPRK is still heavily dependent on China, especially economically, far more than any other country. China might be receptive to assisting US efforts to remind RUS/DRPK of their standing as lesser powers in the region.

    4-The dream of denuclearization might need to die; it is very difficult to imagine a scenario in which KJU would voluntarily agree to any level denuclearization, and even if so, proof of compliance would be problematic. Taking that off the table could advance other foreign policy efforts, many of which it currently inhibits.

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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 [email protected]

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

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  • Welcome. Today, we bring Dr. Stanislava Mladenova to discuss the NATO CIMIC Foresight Conference.

    Book: Rambo Meets the Red Cross. Found at: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538187722/When-Rambo-Meets-the-Red-Cross-Civil-Military-Engagement-in-Fragile-States

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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 [email protected]

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

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    Special thanks to Ambience Lord for the sample of OKTOBERFEST Music

    Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/Kb_lr32vcrk?si=_V4vM_4BBv2zNxY2

  • Welcome to One CA Podcast. Today, Brian Hancock talks with Master Sergeant Andrew Gonzalez about how the Marine Corps modernization is shifting Civil Affairs' roles and duties in the force and how those changes impact their work in the Pacific.

    MSgt Andrew Gonzalez joined the USMC-CA community in October 2015 as an E7. CA activations of note include OCT 2017 CJTF-OIR, clear and hold Mosul after displacing ISIS, DEC 2021 in support of Operation Allies Welcome operating out of Fort Pickett, VA, a rare opportunity to support a Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission. MSgt Gonzalez was most recently activated in support of JTF-Red Hill, the safe and expedient refueling of the underground fuel storage facility on the island of Oahu. Allowed to meet with the Waianae Kupuna Council to discuss the transition from JTF-Red Hill leadership and mission to the Red Hill – Navy Closure Task Force.

    MSgt Gonzalez has supported 1st Civil Affairs Group for nearly 10 years and continues to drive USA-USMC CA collaborative efforts, civil information management best practice, and USMC - Civil Military Operations training standards in direct response to OSD/INDOPACOM/MARFORPAC/IMEF demand for CA and Civic Action Team support.---

    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 [email protected]

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

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  • Welcome to One CA Podcast. Today, Brian Hancock talks with Master Sergeant Andrew Gonzalez about how the Marine Corps' modernization is shifting Civil Affairs' roles and duties in the force and how those changes impact their work in the Pacific.

    MSgt Andrew Gonzalez joined the USMC-CA community in October 2015 as an E7. CA activations of note include OCT 2017 CJTF-OIR, clear and hold Mosul after displacing ISIS, DEC 2021 in support of Operation Allies Welcome operating out of Fort Pickett, VA, a rare opportunity to support a Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission. MSgt Gonzalez was most recently activated in support of JTF-Red Hill, the safe and expedient refueling of the underground fuel storage facility on the island of Oahu. Allowed to meet with the Waianae Kupuna Council to discuss the transition from JTF-Red Hill leadership and mission to the Red Hill – Navy Closure Task Force.

    MSgt Gonzalez has supported 1st Civil Affairs Group for nearly 10 years and continues to drive USA-USMC CA collaborative efforts, civil information management best practice, and USMC - Civil Military Operations training standards in direct response to OSD/INDOPACOM/MARFORPAC/IMEF demand for CA and Civic Action Team support.---

    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 [email protected]

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

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    Special Thanks to "Cool Jazz Hot Bossa" for the sample of Energy Jazz Music Playlist - Jazz Instrumental Upbeat - High Energy Jazz Music Mix. Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/bdWUj2NYDYQ?si=_bLf2fdTw6Ba93oh

  • Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today, Commander Jörg Grössl from the NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence will discuss the center’s contribution to the maritime domain.

    From research, I found that 80 percent of the world’s population lives near a coast, and 90 percent of world’s trade is carried by ships.

    So, we are bringing in Commander Grössl to discuss the CIMIC role in the maritime environment and cooperation with Government and Non-Governmental Organizations to build awareness and mitigate the potential impact of military operations at sea or in the littoral regions.

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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 [email protected]

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

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  • Today, Brian Hancock hosts Col. Jeffrey Fiddler to discuss his work helping manage the DOD response to the Gaza relief mission.

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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 [email protected]

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

    ---Special thanks to Natalia Lafourcade for the sample of Tú Sí Sabes Quererme (En Manos de Los Macorinos). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABLT6hdgEek

  • 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 [email protected]

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

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  • 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 [email protected]

    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

  • Today, Brain Hancock hosts Col. Jeffrey Fiddler to discuss his career and his experience at the Pentagon helping manage the DOD response to the COVID 19 outbreak.

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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 [email protected]

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

    ---Special thanks to Natalia Lafourcade for the sample of Tú Sí Sabes Quererme (En Manos de Los Macorinos). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABLT6hdgEek

  • 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 [email protected]

    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

  • 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 [email protected]

    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

  • 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 [email protected]

    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

  • 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 [email protected]

    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

  • Today, Assad Raza interviews Drew Biemer, an energy outreach strategist and senior advisor to the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission. Drew has experience leading domestic and international campaigns to support energy sector projects and came on the show to discuss how Civil and Public Affairs are key to building positive relationships between projects and the population.

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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 [email protected]

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

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    Special Thanks to Sahraoui and Fadela for providing the sample of "Mani" from the album Arabic Groove. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCJI52eWDLw&list=PLloxRkIwt8TNujJnQFxjH7kJ0yjKJkpeg&index=7

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    Credits:

    Host: Assad Raza

    Showrunner: Jack Gaines

  • 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 [email protected]

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

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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

  • 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 [email protected]

    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

  • Please welcome Mickey Bergman, lead author of the book "In The Shadows," where he discusses his experiences negotiating the release of hostages and people unlawfully imprisoned in some of the most restrictive places on Earth.

    In the book, Mickey takes the reader through his time working with Governor Bill Richardson and, after his death, transforms his legacy into the non-profit Global Reach, where he now brings in a community of people to continue the work.

    This is part two of a two-part episode. Check out last week's episode to hear part one.

    Global Reach Website: https://www.reach.global/

    Link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-High-Stakes-Negotiations-Americans-Captured

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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 [email protected]

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

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    Today's music is a tribute to James Chance, who passed away this week. The solo is from his album White Cannable. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/vUfcWDHMEQY?si=gPGLKe6_05aFSE24

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    Host Jack Gaines

  • Please welcome Mickey Bergman, lead author of the book "In The Shadows," where he discusses his experiences negotiating the release of hostages and people unlawfully imprisoned in some of the most restrictive places on Earth.

    In the book, Mickey takes the reader through his time working with Governor Bill Richardson and, after his death, transforms his legacy into the non-profit Global Reach, where he now brings in a community of people to continue the work.

    This is the first of a two-part episode. The second part will come out next week.

    Global Reach Website: https://www.reach.global/

    Link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-High-Stakes-Negotiations-Americans-Captured

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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 [email protected]

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

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    Today's music is a tribute to James Chance, who passed away this week. The solo is from his album White Cannable. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/vUfcWDHMEQY?si=gPGLKe6_05aFSE24

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    Host Jack Gaines

  • Today, we welcome back Major Gustavo Ferreira, a Civil Affairs agriculturalist. Gus originally came on episode 123 to discuss agriculture's impacts on foreign policy.

    Gus has published two articles, "Does China Have Enough Food to Go to War?" and "Taiwan's Food Resiliency—or Not—in a Conflict with China."

    After publishing, Gus was interviewed on this show, which resulted in an interview with the Economist, a session at the Center for Strategic and International Studies,

    and now resulting in a congressional testimony with the U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission. Gus was joined by two others but for this episode, I will only focus on his testimony and discussion with the commission. I'll include links for the full testimony and papers in the show notes.

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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 [email protected]

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

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    Links: Commission link: https://www.uscc.gov/hearings/chinas-stockpiling-and-mobilization-measures-competition-and-conflict

    Does China Have Enough Food to Go to War? https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/PDF-UA-docs/Ferreira-UA.pdf

    Taiwan's Food Resiliency—or Not—in a Conflict with Chinahttps://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters/vol53/iss2/10/

    Special Thanks to Joyful Jamboree · CM BGM Room Bossa Nova In The Café ℗ Cloud Media Released on: 2023-05-16 Producer: CM BGM Room Composer: CM BGM Room Music Publisher: CM BGM Room.

    Retrieved from https://youtube.com/watch?v=YCTzOnKNaSQ&si=v2hajnhu77yw3FzU

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    Showrunner: Jack Gaines