Today we welcome Colonel Scott DeJesse, who is rebuilding the US Army Civil Affairs monuments program. Dejesse is an Army Reservist who works at the Department of State in cultural diplomacy. For the monuments program, Dejesse is partnering with the Smithsonian Institute, The Met in New York, academic institutions and others to revitalize and develop CA teams who can work in crisis and conflict to protect a nation's cultural heritage. We brought Scott in today to talk about the monuments program...
Aug 29, 2023•28 min
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, Jorda...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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: on...
Aug 15, 2023•31 min
Today, we welcome John Cassara. John started his career as a CIA covert operations officer, then moved to the US Treasury as a special agent, where he worked in counter-terrorism and financial intelligence. During that time, he was also detailed to the State Department's INL or International Narcotics and Law Enforcement to support counter-terrorism finance and anti-money laundering. John also worked at US Customs on counter illicit trade and illicit arms smuggling. John is also a board member o...
Aug 08, 2023•32 min
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-empowere...
Aug 01, 2023•31 min
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-empowere...
Jul 25, 2023•31 min
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:...
Jul 18, 2023•45 min
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...
Jul 11, 2023•31 min
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.lin...
Jun 27, 2023•29 min
U.S. Marine, Sergeant Greg Schaefer, and Major Jimmy Johnson, from the 4th Civil Affairs Group, helped Afghans escaping Kabul in 2021 resettle in the U.S. for Operation Allies Welcome. This is episode part two of two. 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 f...
Jun 20, 2023•25 min
U.S. Marine, Sergeant Greg Schaefer, and Major Jimmy Johnson, from the 4th Civil Affairs Group, helped Afghans escaping Kabul in 2021 resettle in the U.S. for Operation Allies Welcome. This is episode part one of two. 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 f...
Jun 13, 2023•31 min
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...
Jun 06, 2023•33 min
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 Nations; human rights work worldwide. LI profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hyslop-a438b7/ The Montana World Affairs Council: montanaworldaffairs.org Video on the United Stat...
May 30, 2023•27 min
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...
May 23, 2023•41 min
Today we welcome Josh Bedding-field, who is studying at the Army's School of Advanced Military Studies or SAMS I brought Josh in today to talk about his upcoming paper, The Value Proposition of Shadow Governments in Resistance Operations Which should be out this summer. Josh will give us a preview of his findings and discuss how they are applied. This is part two of a two-part series. Check out part I in the show history. So, let's get started Why civil resistance works: https://g.co/kgs/1LMQzM ...
May 16, 2023•33 min
Today we welcome Josh Bedding-field, who is studying at the Army's School of Advanced Military Studies or SAMS I brought Josh in today to talk about his upcoming paper, The Value Proposition of Shadow Governments in Resistance Operations Which should be out this summer. Josh will give us a preview of his findings and discuss how they are applied. This is part one of two, which will be out next week So, let's get started Why civil resistance works: https://g.co/kgs/1LMQzM Waiting for dignity, leg...
May 09, 2023•30 min
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 Affair...
May 02, 2023•18 min
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...
Apr 25, 2023•30 min
Welcome to the One CA Podcast. This week we pull a past episode from the Jordan Harbinger Show with H.R. McMaster. One CA will continue bringing new content every two weeks, then use the other weeks to bring in shows from our vaults, partners, and special extended interviews. 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 ex...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today we have Gustavo Ferreira, an agricultural economist for USDA and the Civil Affairs 38G program. Gustavo continues the discussion on agriculture's impacts on foreign policy. LI profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavo-ferreira-71825729/ 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 in...
Apr 11, 2023•29 min
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" o...
Apr 05, 2023•18 min
Welcome to the One CA Podcast. This week we talk with David Maxwell, a retired Army Colonel who now works with the Defense of Democracies and other institutions to achieve a peaceful reunification for Korea. In the episode, David discusses current conditions, events that have made a difference, and strategies for peaceful reunification. One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground diplomacy to forward U.S. foreign policy. We bring in people who are current or former militar...
Mar 28, 2023•25 min
Thank you to the Irregular Warfare Podcast for sharing Episode 54: Plan Colombia: Anatomy of a Successful Counterinsurgency Campaign. 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 fo...
Mar 21, 2023•53 min
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 On...
Mar 14, 2023•31 min
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.l...
Mar 07, 2023•31 min
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 a...
Feb 28, 2023•31 min
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/ A...
Feb 21, 2023•20 min
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/ A...
Feb 15, 2023•35 min
Welcome to the One CA Podcast, This is Jack Today we are bringing in a special episode from the Irregular Warfare Podcast called SLOW BURN: HOW US SECURITY COOPERATION SHAPES OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS. A special thanks to Benjamin Jebb for helping make this happen. The show has an excellent discussion between retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, Professor Derek Reveron from the US Naval War College and the hosts Ben Jebb and Barbara Elias. The episode is the full uncut version. I wanted to s...
Feb 07, 2023•56 min
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/....
Jan 30, 2023•44 min
