Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a production of the Civil Affairs Association. This show brings together current and former military professionals, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to share their experiences working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations.
In this episode, host Daniel Zaya-Joseph sits down with 1st Sergeant Timothy Feldhaus of the 440th Civil Affairs Battalion, 351st KCOM. Fresh from his deployment with the Oceania Engagement Team, Feldhaus shares insights from the Solomon Islands—where Civil Affairs worked alongside the State Department and Department of Defense to strengthen partnerships, support humanitarian projects, and build trust with local communities.
From navigating the challenges posed by unexploded ordnance to advancing ARCA-funded disaster-prevention initiatives, this conversation highlights how Civil Affairs professionals operate at the intersection of diplomacy, development, and defense in some of the most remote corners of the Pacific.
Feedspot recently recognized the One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. To learn more, visit the Civil Affairs Association at www.civilaffairsassoc.org or contact us at CApodcasting@gmail.com.
---
Special thanks to Top Pop for the sample of Do It Any Way You Wanna (1975) by People's Choice. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/ienw4AvVXQU---Civil Affairs professionals, diplomats, development officers, and policy enthusiasts can all connect with the conversations on the #OneCAPodcast, recognized by Feedspot as a #FeedspotTop10 show in foreign policy. Join the #CivilAffairsAssociation as we explore the “#LastThreeFeet” of U.S. foreign relations through stories of #CivilAffairs, #ForeignPolicy, and #GlobalEngagement. From #HumanitarianAssistance and #CommunityResilience to #MilitaryStrategy, #SOFTraining, and #DefenseInnovation, our episodes highlight the intersection of #DiplomacyInAction, #ConflictResolution, and #CivilMilitaryOperations. Whether you’re a #VeteransVoices listener, a #PolicyMakers stakeholder, or part of the #ThinkTankTalks and #SecurityStudies community, the One CA Podcast brings insights that matter to both organizations and individuals.
Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association.
As we take a brief pause this December to recharge and reflect, we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes—conversations that highlight the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations through the voices of military professionals, diplomats, development officers, and field agents.
This month’s rerun features a standout discussion from our archives, selected for its enduring relevance and insight. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting a favorite, we hope these episodes continue to inspire your work in the human domain and beyond.
To learn more about the show or get involved, visit civilaffairsassoc.org or email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com.
From all of us at One CA, thank you for listening—and we’ll see you with new episodes in January.
Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association.
As we take a brief pause this December to recharge, we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes, conversations that highlight the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations through the voices of military professionals, diplomats, development officers, and field agents.
This month’s rerun features a standout discussion from our archives, selected for its enduring relevance and insight. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting a favorite, we hope these episodes continue to inspire your work in the human domain and beyond.
To learn more about the show or get involved, visit civilaffairsassoc.org or email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com.
From all of us at One CA, thank you for listening—and we’ll see you with new episodes in January.
Original episode #216, aired March 11, 2025
Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association.
As we take a brief pause this December to recharge, we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes; conversations that highlight the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations through the voices of military professionals, diplomats, development officers, and field agents.
This month’s rerun features a standout discussion from this years episodes, selected for its enduring relevance and insight. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting a favorite, we hope these episodes continue to inspire your work in the human domain and beyond.
To learn more about the show or get involved, visit civilaffairsassoc.org or email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com.
From all of us at One CA, thank you for listening—and we’ll see you with new episodes in January.
Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association.
As we take a brief pause this December, we’re revisiting some of this year's most impactful episodes, conversations that highlight the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations through the voices of military professionals, diplomats, development officers, and field agents.
This month’s rerun features a standout discussion from our archives, selected for its enduring relevance and insight. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting a favorite, we hope these episodes continue to inspire your work in the human domain and beyond.
To learn more about the show or get involved, visit civilaffairsassoc.org or email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com.
From all of us at One CA, thank you for listening—and we’ll see you with new episodes in January.
Investigative journalist Sam Cooper returns to the One CA Podcast to expose how Iran weaponizes criminality to advance foreign policy goals.
From Hezbollah’s business affairs unit to fentanyl super-labs in Canada, Cooper traces the global footprint of Iranian-linked networks—intertwined with Chinese triads, Mexican cartels, and diaspora businessmen operating across North America.
In this gripping episode, we explore:
Cooper also shares firsthand insights into speaking engagements, commercial sector concerns, and the fragile hope for legal modernization in Canada.
One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association, featuring voices from military, diplomatic, and development communities working at the human level of global engagement.
📨 Contact us at CApodcasting@gmail.com🌐 Learn more at civilaffairsassoc.org🎧 Ranked Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast by Feedspot: See the list🎵 Music by Relax Café: Sunny Jazz Cafe & Bossa Nova
Sam Cooper posts on Iran criminality:
https://samcooper.substack.com/p/iranian-criminal-networks-and-canadas
https://samcooper.substack.com/p/from-guangdong-peasant-to-funder
https://samcooper.substack.com
Addition: Whale Hunter article on Iran’s shadow fleet: https://whalehunting.projectbrazen.com/when-irans-invisible-fleet-lit-up-the-map/?ref=whale-hunting-newsletter
#HumanDomain #IrregularWarfare #CivilAffairs #StrategicCoercion #TransnationalCrime #FentanylCrisis #InformationWarfare #SOFTraining #DefenseInnovation #OneCAPodcast
In this episode of One CA Podcast, LTC Brian Hancock sits down with Sergeant First Class Chase Penner—Information Operations planner at USAREUR-AF and former PSYOP Team Sergeant—to explore the art and science of military deception.
From ambiguity techniques to tactical deception, SFC Penner's decision-making is from Moldova. With a background in strategic communication, Penner offers a rare look into the cognitive domain of modern warfare.
Whether you're a Civil Affairs operator, strategic planner, or just curious about the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations, this episode delivers actionable lessons on influence, deception, and the human terrain.
📌 Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Army or Department of Defense.
🔗 Learn more at civilaffairsassoc.org
📧 Contact us: CApodcasting@gmail.com
🏆 Ranked Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast by Feedspot
🎵 Music Credit: Special Thanks to OriginalSoundtracks for the sample of Happy Thanksgiving Day. Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/vJPDcL49578?si=-c2N_xkOc8WjfscS#PsychologicalOperations #MilitaryDeception #CivilAffairs #IrregularWarfare #InformationWarfare #HumanDomain #SOFTraining #DefenseInnovation #USAREURAF #USASOC #StrategicInfluence #TacticalPsychology #MissionPreparation
#USASOC #SOCOM #SWCS #TRADOC #JKO #USAREURAF #CivilAffairsAssociation #PSYOPRegiment #353CACOM #2POG #20SFG #MSNationalGuard #IrregularWarfareCenter #NDU #OUSDIS #SpecialOperationsCommand #JointForceDevelopment #ArmyIO #SOFX
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin joins host Jack Gaines to unpack the gritty realities of legislative diplomacy—from Benghazi testimony to budget battles.
Rubin shares hard-won lessons on navigating Congress, shaping foreign policy, and building political will inside the State Department. This episode explores how political space becomes policy—and why human capital may be the missing link in America’s foreign affairs strategy.
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 visit the Civil Affairs Association website: www.civilaffairsassoc.org
🏆 Feedspot ranked One CA Podcast among the Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcasts:
https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts
🎶 Music link: The Art of the Possible: Joel Rubin on Turning Political Space into Policy#ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy#Geopolitics#Congress#StateDepartment#InternationalRelations#PublicDiplomacy#GlobalSecurity#CivilAffairs#LegislativeAffairs#PoliticalStrategy#HumanCapital#PeaceCorps#ForeignAid#GlobalEngagement#PoliticalWill#InternationalDevelopment#PolicyMaking#GovernmentRelations#Benghazi#HarvardKennedySchool #GeorgetownSFS #JohnsHopkinsSAIS #ColumbiaSIPA #StanfordFSI #TuftsFletcherSchool #AmericanUniversitySIS #YaleJacksonSchool #OxfordPolitics #LSEIR #UCSDGPI #MITSecurityStudies #PrincetonSPIA #TexasA&MBushSchool #GWU_Elliott #SchillerInternationalUniversity #CarnegieEndowment #CSIS #BrookingsInstitution #AtlanticCouncil #USIP #WilsonCenter #CFR #HeritageFoundation #RANDCorporation #ChathamHouse #FriedrichEbertStiftung #MercyCorps #USAID #StateDept #PeaceCorps #UNDP #WorldBank #IFPRI #IRIglobal #NDI #OpenSocietyFoundations #EarthInstitute #Devex #InterActionOrg #GlobalAffairsCanada #DFIDUK #GIZGerman
In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Josephspeaks with Major Jared Goff, a Civil Affairs officer whose civilian background in emergency management brings a rare planning perspective to military operations.
From managing displaced people during a crisis tointegrating civilian frameworks into doctrinal planning, Major Goff shares what it means to be a “unicorn in the AO”—a planner who bridges institutional divides and redefines mission success.
---
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 inworking in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations.
To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com,or visit the Civil Affairs Association website at www.civilaffairsassoc.org.
---
🎧 Feedspot, the podcastindustry ranking system, rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows onforeign policy. Check it out at: Feedspot ForeignPolicy Rankings
---
🎶 Special thanks to CaféRelax Jazz Music for the sample of Smooth Bossa Nova Jazz in Coffee ShopAmbience. Retrieved from: YouTube LiveStream
---
#CivilAffairs #MilitaryPlanning #EmergencyManagement#ForeignPolicy #IDPResponse #InteragencyOps #GlobalSecurity #StrategicInfluence#MilitaryPodcast #TopPodcast #FeedspotTop10 #OneCAPodcast #DisasterResponse#MilitaryInnovation #InternationalRelations #USForeignAffairs #Geopolitics#PodcastRecommendations #DefensePolicy #ResilienceOps
#OneCAPodcast #FEMA #UN_OCHA #CSIS #USAWC#DecisivePointPodcast #ForeignPodicy #CrookedMedia #FareedZakariaGPS#DSRNetwork #ArmyWarCollege #TRADOC #ModernWarInstitute #PinelandUnderground#IndigenousApproach #BreakingDoctrine #OperationalArch #LeaderUpPodcast#NCOJournal #SOSHPodcast #StrategicStudiesInstitute #WarRoomPodcast#FoundationForDefenseOfDemocracies #CNNPolitics #FeedspotTop10
🎙️ In this episode, One CA Podcast welcomes Max Lesser from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) to unpack the evolving landscape of Iranian online influence. From sock puppet accounts and Telegram coordination to decentralized psyops and hybrid cyber operations, Max offers a sobering look at how Tehran weaponizes digital platforms to shape global narratives, target dissidents, and crowdsource aggression.
We explore FDD’s recent findings on Iranian impersonation networks, domestic propaganda amplification, and the strategic use of misinformation during high-stakes geopolitical moments—including the Gaza war protests and U.S. election cycles. Max also discusses the blurred lines between hacktivism and state-sponsored cyber threats, and how decentralized influence operations allow anyone to become a digital combatant.
🧠 Key Topics
• Iranian disinformation tactics and impersonation campaigns
• Telegram as a coordination tool for influence ops
• Crowdsourced psyops and fake account generation
• Domestic propaganda and opportunistic misinformation
• Hybrid cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure
• Influence operations during election cycles
• FDD’s investigative methodology and threat analysis
📌 Links & Resources
• Max Lesser at FDD
• FDD Report: Iranian Network Impersonating Israelis
• USA Today: Iran Targets U.S. Protesters
• FDD: Iranian Group Crowdfunding for Trump’s Assassination
🎧 Listen & Subscribe
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever strategic minds tune in.
---
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 CApodcasting@gmail.com, orlook us up on the Civil Affairs Association website atwww.civilaffairsassoc.org
---
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/
---
Special Thanks to Jarl Flamar for a sample of Medusa,Agfay Live Session. Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/epniyt6IA_E?feature=shared
---#IranianInfluenceOps, #DisinformationCampaigns,
#HybridThreats, #CyberPsyops, #DigitalPropaganda,
#InfoOps, #InfluenceOperations, #SockPuppetAccounts,
#CrowdsourcedDisinfo, #TelegramOps, #CyberThreatIntel,
#AIInfluenceOps, #ElectionInterference, #InauthenticBehavior, #SocialBotnets, #DeepfakeThreats,
#ForeignInfluence, #NarrativeWarfare, #OnlineManipulation, #CyberSovereignty,
Organization,Hashtag
Foundation for Defense of Democracies,#FDD,#FDDCCTI,#CyberInfluenceOps
Atlantic Council – DFRLab,#DFRLab,#IraniansOnSocialMedia,#InfluenceOpsTracker
Stanford Internet Observatory,#SIO,#CoordinatedInauthenticBehavior,#DigitalManipulation
Citizen Lab,#DigitalTransnationalRepression,#IranSurveillance,#CyberRepression
Freedom House,#FreedomOnTheNet,#InternetFreedom,#DigitalAuthoritarianism
Brookings Institution – Middle East Policy,#IranPolicy,#DigitalAuthoritarianism,#CyberStatecraft
Carnegie Endowment – Cyber Policy Initiative,#CyberPolicy,#ForeignInfluenceOps,#DigitalSovereignty
RAND Corporation,#OpenSourceIntel,#SocialMediaAnalysis,#HybridThreats
Indiana University – OSoMe,#BotDetection,#SockPuppetNetworks,#DisinfoTracker
Harvard Belfer Center,#CyberThreats,#ElectionSecurity,#NarrativeWarfare
Access Now,#InternetShutdowns,#DigitalRights,#IranCensorship
The New Global Order,#GeopoliticalInfluence,#HybridWarfareMonitor,#CrowdsourcedThreats
Host: LTC Brian Hancock
Guests: COL Delmayca “Didi” Kramer & LTC Liz Martinez
Duration: ~45 minutes
Produced by: Civil Affairs Association
Rated Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast by Feedspot
https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts
In this episode, LTC Brian Hancock sits down with COL Delmayca Kramer and LTC Liz Martinez to explore the evolving landscape of promotion boards and the innovative Talent Management Board initiative at USACAPOC(A).
From merit-based advancement to mentorship pipelines, the conversation dives deep into how the Army is adapting its personnel strategy to recognize and elevate top performers. COL Kramer shares her philosophy on excellence, while LTC Martinez discusses structural shifts and opportunities for Civil Affairs Soldiers in emerging formations like the Theater Information Advantage Detachments (TIADs).
Whether you're a junior officer, senior leader, or career manager, this episode offers practical insights into how talent is identified, nurtured, and positioned for strategic impact.
If you're a Lieutenant Colonel interested in participating in the USACAPOC(A) Talent Management Board, please email your Baseball Card (BBC) using the following format:
Subject Line Naming Convention:
Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial., Rank, Primary Branch/AOC
(e.g., POWELL, MAC K., COL CA)
Include the following POCs on your email:
Late submissions may still be accepted through mid-September. The board convenes at the end of October.
-To contact the show: CApodcasting@gmail.com
---
Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at:
https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/
---
Special Thanks to artist Shivaree for the song "Good Night Moon" from the album "I oughtta Give You a Shot in the Head."
#MilitaryLeadership #ArmyTalentManagement #CivilAffairs #USACAPOC #LeadershipDevelopment #PromotionBoard #TalentBoard #MilitaryPodcast #DefenseInnovation #PeopleFirst #StrategicLeadership #NewPodcastAlert #PodcastForChange #VeteranVoices #MilitaryCareers #ArmyStrong #ProfessionalMilitaryEducation #PodcastHost #MilitaryMentorship #OperationalExcellence
In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Joseph sits down with Natacha Ciezki, a foreign affairs consultant and Civil Affairs officer, to explore the critical role of cultural understanding in African engagements.
Drawing from her extensive experience across Sub-Saharan Africa, Natacha shares insights on how local context, historical nuance, and relationship-building shape effective foreign policy and civil affairs operations.
Whether you're a practitioner, policymaker, or curious listener, this conversation offers a compelling look at why cultural fluency isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a strategic necessity
---
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
---
Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system, rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at: https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/
---
Special Thanks to Ekler for the sample of Polo and Pan from the album Canopee. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5IruTV-LGQ&list=RDf5IruTV-LGQ&start_radio=1
---#africanengagements #civilaffairs #foreignpolicy #strategiccommunication #culturalintelligence #subSaharanAfrica #OneCAPodcast #USStateDepartment #localcontextmatters #publicdiplomacy #crossculturalstrategy #natachaciezki #dannyjoseph #militarydiplomacy #softpower #foreignaffairsofficer #geopolitics #relationshipbuilding #fieldinsights #globalstrategy #ECOWAS
What does it take to break into foreign policy—and thrive in the “last three feet” of U.S. diplomacy? In this episode, we sit down with Vasu Vaitla, a Georgetown adjunct-associate professor whose career spans the U.S. Department of State, the United Nations, NGO Initiatives of Change, and the U.S. Air Force.
Vasu shares practical advice for students and professionals seeking careers in foreign affairs, whether through government, NGOs, or multinational organizations. From classroom insights to field-tested strategies, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to serve at the intersection of policy, people, and purpose.
🔗 Learn more about Vasu Vaitla: Georgetown Faculty Profile
🎶 Featuring a sample of Georgetown’s fight song—drums courtesy of the Chicago Bears.
One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association, spotlighting voices from the frontlines of diplomacy, development, and defense. Feedspot ranks us among the top 10 foreign policy podcasts—see why at Feedspot’s Foreign Policy Rankings.
📬 Contact the show: CApodcasting@gmail.com
🌐 Visit us: civilaffairsassoc.org
Aspiring to serve in the “last three feet” of diplomacy? 🎙️ In this episode of #OneCAPodcast, Georgetown’s Vasu Vaitla shares actionable advice for launching a career in foreign policy—from the classroom to the field. Whether you're eyeing the #ForeignService, NGOs, or multilateral organizations, this is your roadmap to impact.
#PublicDiplomacy #CivilAffairs #ForeignPolicyCareers #GeorgetownUniversity #USStateDepartment #InternationalRelations #DiplomacyMatters #MentorshipInAction #GlobalLeadership #FeedspotTop10 #CareerPathways #ForeignAffairs #NationalSecurity #DevelopmentDiplomacy #WomenInForeignPolicy #NextGenDiplomats #CFR #AFSA #WFPG #PDCA #AAD #FPA
Organization,Hashtag
One CA Podcast,#OneCAPodcast,#LastThreeFeet,#CivilAffairs
Georgetown University,#GeorgetownUniversity,#ForeignPolicyCareers,#NextGenDiplomats
U.S. Department of State,#USStateDepartment,#ForeignService,#PublicDiplomacy
United Nations,#UNCareers,#GlobalLeadership,#MultilateralEngagement
Initiatives of Change,#InitiativesOfChange,#Peacebuilding,#CivicTrust
U.S. Air Force,#USAirForce,#NationalSecurity,#DefenseDiplomacy
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR),#CFR,#ForeignAffairs,#GlobalPolicy
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA),#AFSA,#ForeignServiceLife,#DiplomacyMatters
Women’s Foreign Policy Group (WFPG),#WFPG,#WomenInForeignPolicy,#MentorshipInAction
Public Diplomacy Council of America (PDCA),#PDCA,#PublicDiplomacy,#CareerPathways
Association of American Diplomats (AAD),#AAD,#DiplomaticCareers,#ForeignPolicyVoices
Foreign Policy Association (FPA),#FPA,#InternationalRelations,#GlobalEngagement
Feedspot,#FeedspotTop10,#ForeignPolicyPodcast,#PodcastRankings
Academic & NGO Networks,#CareerInForeignPolicy,#DevelopmentDiplomacy,#GlobalCareers
In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Joseph sits down with Navy EOD Commander Brad Penely to explore the evolving face of warfare—from mine countermeasures in the Strait of Hormuz to cruise missile defense in the Red Sea and joint ops in South America.
Brad shares firsthand insights from Syria, Iran, and beyond, while unpacking the future of small-unit operations, drone warfare, and the power of disruptive thinking.
But this isn’t just about tactics. Brad dives deep into the emotional and spiritual dimensions of leadership, offering hard-won advice on resilience, innovation, and the kind of mindset that thrives under pressure.
From writing white papers that change doctrine to taking cold showers that build grit, this episode is a masterclass in modern warfighting and personal growth.
🔗 Learn more about FP21: https://www.fp21.org
🎧 Visit the show page: civilaffairsassociation.com/podcast
📨 Contact us: capodcasting@gmail.com
🏆 Ranked Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast by Feedspot: Check it out
🎵 Music by TC Dickinson Ft. Carrera – Django (Hip Hop vs Western Instrumental): https://youtu.be/O2Cz16Kk3jA?si=pDy_knvnK8NBF3vK
🎧 Welcome to the Once CA Podcast.
In this episode, host Assad Raza welcomes Jim Hake, founder of Spirit of America, a nonprofit that directly supports overseas U.S. Military, Diplomatic, and Development efforts.
Hake shares how his organization bridges critical gaps in foreign assistance—delivering rapid, locally tailored support that helps advance U.S. foreign policy goals in complex environments.
From frontline partnerships in Ukraine and West Africa to strategic engagement in the Indo-Pacific, Hake explains how Spirit of America works alongside Civil Affairs teams and other U.S. personnel to build trust, deliver impact, and reinforce democratic values.
One CA is a production of the Civil Affairs Association, featuring voices from the field—military, diplomatic, development, and intelligence professionals—who operate in the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations. Our goal is to inform, inspire, and elevate the role of Civil Affairs in global engagement.
🔗 Learn more about Jim Hake and Spirit of America: spiritofamerica.org
📩 Contact the show: CApodcasting@gmail.com
🌐 Visit: civilaffairsassoc.org
🏆 Ranked Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast by Feedspot: See the list
🎵 Music credit: Relaxing Rhythms CH, Album 92 Sing Song Swing Jazz: Twist Till Your Hips Hurt YouTube link
---
Organization,Hashtag
Spirit of America,#SpiritOfAmerica,#SupportOurTroops,#CivilAffairsSupport
Civil Affairs Association,#CivilAffairs,#OneCAPodcast,#LastThreeFeet
USAID,#USAID,#ForeignAssistance,#DevelopmentDiplomacy
U.S. Department of State,#Diplomacy,#USForeignPolicy,#DemocracySupport
U.S. Army Civil Affairs,#CivilAffairsOps,#MilitarySupport,#StrategicEngagement
Atlantic Council,#FrontlineDemocracy,#UkraineSupport,#WestAfricaSecurity
Brookings Institution,#ForeignAid,#GlobalEngagement,#IndoPacificStrategy
Carnegie Endowment,#CivilMilitaryRelations,#HumanitarianAssistance,#ConflictPrevention
Freedom House,#DemocracyPromotion,#HumanRightsSupport,#UkraineSolidarity
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS),#CSISLive,#GlobalSecurity,#DevelopmentMatters
Harvard Belfer Center,#BelferCenter,#NationalSecurity,#CivicAction
Stanford Internet Observatory,#DigitalDemocracy,#CivicTech,#InformationOps
Global Citizen,#HumanitarianSupport,#NGOImpact,#HashtagActivism
Bosch Stiftung (West Africa),#LocalNGOs,#WestAfricaPeace,#CommunityResilience
Ukrainian Civil Society Groups,#StandWithUkraine,#StopRussianAggression,#UkraineNGOs
🧭 Episode Description
In this episode of the One CA Podcast, we welcome Chris Brewer, author of Old Scroll Ranger and In the Shadows Between Wars. Brewer led special forces operations in over 130 countries, forging U.S. relationships with partner nations through every phase of engagement.
We explore:
Chris shares hard-won insights from the field, blending tactical experience with strategic diplomacy.
🔗 Learn More
📚 Chris Brewer’s books and background
🌐 Civil Affairs Association Podcast Hub
📩 Contact: CApodcasting@gmail.com
🏆 Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast – Feedspot
🎵 Music by New Jazz Underground – “22”
📣 Hashtags for Promo
#OneCAPodcast #ChrisBrewer #CivilAffairs #SpecialForces #ForeignRelations #FirstContact #StrategicEngagement #OldScrollRanger #MilitaryDiplomacy #PartnerNationOps #ForeignPolicyPodcast #FeedspotTop10 #NewJazzUnderground
#OneCAPodcast
#ChrisBrewer
#OldScrollRanger
#InTheShadowsBetweenWars
#CivilAffairs
#SpecialForces
#MilitaryDiplomacy
#StrategicEngagement
#FirstContact
#PartnerNationOps
#ForeignRelations
#ForeignPolicyPodcast
#FeedspotTop10
#NewJazzUnderground
#SOFCommunity
#IrregularWarfare
#MilitaryLeadership
#GlobalEngagement
#DefenseDiplomacy
#LastThreeFeet
#CivilMilitaryOperations
#SecurityCooperation
#MilitaryAdvisory
#StabilityOperations
#MilitaryHistory
#VeteranVoices
Today, we welcome retired Lieutenant Colonel Seth Middleton, who served as a Civil Affairs officer in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Mali.
He later went on to work for USAID, teaching the JHOC, or JointHumanitarian Operations Course, and serving as a military advisor before the agency was disbanded.
We talk with Seth about his experiences at AID and his new article,"Non-Military Foreign Assistance is Now DOD’s Problem," published in the Small Wars Journal. To check out the article, I have links available in the show notes
SWJ Profile:
https://smallwarsjournal.com/author/seth-middleton/
Article:
https://smallwarsjournal.com/2025/03/21/non-military-foreign-assistance-is-now-dods-problem/
---
One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association andbrings 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 "lastthree 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
CAA Call for papers:
https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/_files/ugd/85da1e_74d6e5f2cd7f4e13a73d68ee76e5b192.pdf
CAA 2025 Symposium:
Civil Affairs Association's 2025 annual symposium will be heldin Los Angeles, California from November 13-16
---
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/
---
Special Thanks to Cozy Jazz Music for the sample ofSeptember Jazz. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/N1GJvZfdDGI?feature=shared
---
🎯 Hashtags:
#CivilAffairs #ForeignAssistance #USAID #MilitaryDiplomacy #HumanitarianOperations #JHOC #DevelopmentLeadership #ConflictZones #IraqWar #AfghanistanOps #MaliSecurity #SmallWarsJournal #StrategicEngagement #PartnerNation #LastThreeFeet #ForeignPolicyVoices #VeteranInsights #GlobalDevelopment #MilitaryAdvisor #FeedspotTop10
In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Joseph sits down with Matt Moran, a wildlife biologist from Alaska and newly minted 38G Natural Resources Specialist in the Army Reserve Civil Affairs community. From tracking polar bear hunting in the Aleutian Islands to advising on wildlife management in deployed regions, Matt shares how his civilian expertise translates into strategic value for U.S. foreign engagement.
They dive into the role of natural resources in stability operations, the challenges of conservation in conflict zones, and how Civil Affairs professionals operate in the “last three feet” of diplomacy. Matt’s story highlights the growing importance of specialized knowledge in shaping mission success and building trust with partner nations.
Whether you're a soldier, scientist, strategist, or simply curious about the intersection of ecology and foreign policy, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the evolving mission of Civil Affairs.
---
One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association andbrings 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 "lastthree 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 atwww.civilaffairsassoc.org
---
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/
---
I want to give Special Thanks to my niece Kim, a fantastic R&B vocalist, for sharing a sample of her song "No Blues" from the Album Nzuri Soul. Check it out at: https://youtu.be/02Im-C7b1q8?si=n2LdtnAtcZATkhPU
---
🎙️ Podcast & Civil Affairs Focus
#OneCAPodcast #CivilAffairs #MilitaryDiplomacy #LastThreeFeet #FeedspotTop10
🌍 Foreign Policy & Stability Operations
#ForeignPolicy #StabilityOperations #ForeignEngagement #ConflictZones
🦅 Natural Resources & Wildlife Expertise
#38GSpecialist #NaturalResources #WildlifeBiology #AlaskaWildlife #PolarBearConservation #EcologyAndSecurity
🎙️ Welcome to the One CA Podcast
In this episode, host Brian Hancock sits down with JohnPaul LeCedre to explore the realities of military command and share actionable insights for emerging leaders.
📌 This is Part 1 of a special two-part series.
🌍 About One CA
Produced by the Civil Affairs Association, One CA features professionals in diplomacy, defense, development, and field operations. We highlight real-world experiences from “the last three feet” of U.S. foreign engagement—where relationship-building becomes mission-critical.
📬 Contact: CApodcasting@gmail.com
🔗 Visit: civilaffairsassoc.org
🏅 Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast — as ranked by Feedspot
🙏 Special Thanks To
Resputin e Boney M for a sample of Shuffle Dance. Retrieved from https://youtube.com/shorts/mLZerKOcsbM?feature=shared---
🎧 #OneCAPodcast #LeadershipAtTheEdge #MilitaryLeadership #CommandInsights #CivilAffairs #ForeignPolicy #DefenseDiplomacy #PublicAffairs #LastThreeFeet #VeteranVoices #GlobalEngagement #StrategicInfluence #NationalSecurity #TacticalLeadership #PartnerNation #MilitaryPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #FieldExperience #ForeignService #MissionReady
🎙️ Welcome to the One CA Podcast
In this episode, host Brian Hancock sits down with JohnPaul LeCedre to explore the realities of military command and share actionable insights for emerging leaders.
📌 This is Part 1 of a special two-part series.
🌍 About One CA
Produced by the Civil Affairs Association, One CA features professionals in diplomacy, defense, development, and field operations. We highlight real-world experiences from “the last three feet” of U.S. foreign engagement—where relationship-building becomes mission-critical.
📬 Contact: CApodcasting@gmail.com
🔗 Visit: civilaffairsassoc.org
🏅 Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast — as ranked by Feedspot
🙏 Special Thanks To Resputin e Boney M for a sample of Shuffle Dance. Retrieved from https://youtube.com/shorts/mLZerKOcsbM?feature=shared---
🎧 #OneCAPodcast #LeadershipAtTheEdge #MilitaryLeadership #CommandInsights #CivilAffairs #ForeignPolicy #DefenseDiplomacy #PublicAffairs #LastThreeFeet #VeteranVoices #GlobalEngagement #StrategicInfluence #NationalSecurity #TacticalLeadership #PartnerNation #MilitaryPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #FieldExperience #ForeignService #MissionReady