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

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27 December 2025

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-Action Today's Sponsors: Wild Alaskan Company⬇️ https://wildalaskan.com/HOUSE Get $35 off your first order! GhostBed⬇️ https://www.ghostbed.com/house FOR 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/TheTeamHouse To 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 guests Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse Support 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/theteamhouse Social Media: ⬇️ The Team House Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link The Team House Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod Jack’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link Jack’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21 Dave’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21 Team House Discord: ⬇️ https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6 SubReddit: ⬇️ 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/1501191241 The 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 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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.