General (Ret.) Alberto Mejia | How Colombia Defeated the FARC | Part 2 | TFP #111

Military victory is rarely the end of the story. The real challenge is winning the peace.

For more than half a century, Colombia confronted one of the world's longest-running insurgencies. Defeating the FARC required far more than military force—it demanded political resolve, institutional reform, intelligence integration and a sustained commitment to restoring state authority.

In Part 2 of The Focus, I continue my conversation with former Commander of the Colombian Armed Forces, General Alberto José Mejía Ferrero. Together, we explore the strategic lessons from Colombia's experience, the continuing challenge posed by the National Liberation Army (ELN), Venezuela's role in regional security, and how the rise of drone warfare is reshaping the future of conflict.

This is not simply a discussion about Colombia. It is a conversation about how democracies confront insurgencies, adapt to changing threats, and translate battlefield success into lasting strategic outcomes.

🎥 Watch now on The Focus.

I'd love to hear your thoughts: What lessons should today's military and political leaders take from Colombia's experience?