One CA Podcast

Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today, DJ brings in ChristineBalling, the Senior Vice President for Professional Affiliations, IWP; Founderof Fundación ECCO; Former Advisor to the US SOCSOUTH Commander, to discuss herwork with Civil Affairs in Colombia.
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One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association andbrings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, developmentofficers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with apartner nation's people and leadership.
We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "lastthree 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 atwww.civilaffairsassoc.org
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Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CAPodcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at:
https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/
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 Special Thanks to Katie Lynch for a sample of the upbeat cinematic instrumental music. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/6rontj76AYc?si=tjOC08ewMFF2EnUc
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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
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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. 
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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
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In this episode of the One CA Podcast, we welcome Michael Duffin, former senior policy advisor in the Bureau for Counterterrorism.
With a career focused on identifying and mitigating violent extremism, Michael shares his experiences working in the complex human terrain globally.
From policy rooms to field operations, his insights shed light on how Civil Affairs professionals operate in the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations—where diplomacy meets reality.
One CA Podcast is produced by the Civil Affairs Association, One CA Podcast features voices from across the spectrum of military, diplomatic, and development communities. Whether you're a seasoned operator or just curious about the human domain of conflict resolution, this episode offers a powerful look into the strategies and psychology behind countering extremism.
🎵 Special thanks to Steve Martin and Alison Brown for the sample of their performance “Let’s Get Out of Here.” Retrieved from https://youtu.be/r9gQuh5z2XA?si=-RceFawMHjbZmGya
For more, visit civilaffairsassoc.org or email us at [email protected].

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Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association.
In today’s episode, Building Iran’s Democratic Future with Zolal Habibi, we speak with a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran. Habibi discusses the organized opposition to the Islamic Republic, the NCRI’s 10‑point plan for transition, and how Iranians are working to enact real change. This conversation explores what a democratic alternative could look like, the challenges of regime collapse, and the path forward for governance and humanitarian response.---
One CA brings together voices from across the military, diplomacy, development, and field operations to share experiences from the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations.
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Feedspot has ranked One CA among the top 10 foreign policy podcasts, and each episode is designed to inspire those working at the intersection of people, leadership, and global engagement.
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To connect with the show, email us at [email protected] or visit the Civil Affairs Association at www.civilaffairsassoc.org
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