How Different Countries Execute Covert Action | Magda Long & Rory Cormac | Ep. 389
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How Different Countries Execute Covert Action | Magda Long & Rory Cormac | Ep. 389

1:25:21 Dec 27, 2025
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This conversation explores the multifaceted nature of covert action in international relations, featuring insights from academics Magda Long and Rory Cormack. They discuss the definitions, historical contexts, and varying approaches to covert action across different nations, emphasizing the role of non-state actors and the implications for global politics. The discussion also touches on the evolution of covert action in the US and UK, the impact of emerging technologies, and the future trends in this complex field.buy their book here : https://a.co/d/0k7BOdE or here: https://press.georgetown.edu/Book/Covert-ActionToday's Sponsors:Wild Alaskan Company??https://wildalaskan.com/HOUSEGet $35 off your first order!GhostBed??https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 25% off! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ??https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:??https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:??https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ??https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ??https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ??The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ??https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ??https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:?? https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):?? https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Start02:58 Defining Covert Action: Perspectives and Challenges05:59 The Role of Covert Action in International Relations09:0
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