
The Team House How Different Countries Execute Covert Action | Magda Long & Rory Cormac | Ep. 389
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.
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00:00 Start
02:58 Defining Covert Action: Perspectives and Challenges
05:59 The Role of Covert Action in International Relations
09:05 Comparative Approaches to Covert Action
12:01 The Impact of Domestic Politics on Covert Operations
15:05 Case Studies: Covert Action in Different Countries
18:08 The Evolution of Covert Action Post-9/11
21:08 The UK vs. US Approaches to Covert Action
23:58 Existential Threats and Covert Action in Israel
27:13 The Future of Covert Action: Trends and Predictions
43:21 Geopolitical Tactics and COVID Operations
46:00 India's Evolving Covert Actions
49:53 The Brutality of Apartheid South Africa
54:56 Brazil's Covert Action in a Democratic Context
58:41 Authoritarian States and Covert Action
01:07:45 The Future of Covert Action in a Multipolar World
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Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample
"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
00:00 Start
02:58 Defining Covert Action: Perspectives and Challenges
05:59 The Role of Covert Action in International Relations
09:05 Comparative Approaches to Covert Action
12:01 The Impact of Domestic Politics on Covert Operations
15:05 Case Studies: Covert Action in Different Countries
18:08 The Evolution of Covert Action Post-9/11
21:08 The UK vs. US Approaches to Covert Action
23:58 Existential Threats and Covert Action in Israel
27:13 The Future of Covert Action: Trends and Predictions
43:21 Geopolitical Tactics and COVID Operations
46:00 India's Evolving Covert Actions
49:53 The Brutality of Apartheid South Africa
54:56 Brazil's Covert Action in a Democratic Context
58:41 Authoritarian States and Covert Action
01:07:45 The Future of Covert Action in a Multipolar World
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