Against all enemies is full of insider conversations usually with clarke cast as the ignored hero, warning both the clinton and second bush administration about al qaeda. About the author richard clarke was appointed by president clinton as the first national coordinator for security, infrastructure protection, and counterterrorism in may 1998 and continued. Bush from the point of view from insider and counterterrorism czar richard a. Bush, charging that he failed to take sufficient action to protect the country in the elevatedthreat period before the september 11 attacks and for the 2003 invasion of iraq, which clar. Author of the number one new york times best seller against all enemies, former presidential advisor and counterterrorism expert richard a. Inside americas war on terror isbn 0743268237 is a 2004 awardwinning book by former u. Until march 2003 he was a career member of the senior executive service, having begun his federal service in 1973 in the office of the secretary of defense, as an analyst on nuclear. Its no surprise that the republican party has been howling in protest since the book came out.
Bush, charging that he failed to take sufficient action to protect the country in the elevatedthreat period before the september 11 attacks and for the 2003 invasion of iraq, which clarke feels greatly hampered the war on terrorism. He had been selected to serve in the sphinx senior society after starting as a management intern at. Clarke begins his book with a lengthy account of his actions on 911. Against all enemies is a fascinating book about the recent history of terrorism during the presidential years of bush senior, bill clinton and george w. Al qaeda plans major acts of terrorism against the u. Most disturbing of all are clarkes revelations about the bush administrations lack of interest in al qaeda prior to september 11. Richard clarke served seven presidents and worked inside the white house for george h. Coming from a man known as one of the hardliners against terrorists, against all enemies is both a powerful history of our twodecadeslong confrontation with terrorism and a searing indictment of the.
Heres a quote from page 97 of richard clarkes book. Clarke the explosive international bestseller with allnew excerpts from richard clarkes dramatic public. What if two of the greatest threats to the security of the united states. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. He also provides a glaring account of the mad white house rush to war in iraq. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about americas vulnerability in a terrifying new international conflictcyber war. Bush and bill clinton, the man who has led our efforts against al qaeda and all other terrorist enemies for years, serving under seven presidents and in the white house for george h. Clarke, author, richard clarke, read by, read by the author. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about americas vulnerability in a terrifying new international conflict cyber war every concerned american should read this startling and explosive book that offers an insiders view of white house situation.
The book focused much of its criticism on president george w. Richard clarke has devoted two decades of his professional life to combating terrorism. Against all enemies 5 meanwhile, mallaah and his team waited on the main deck, midships, to haul the prisoner across once the indian vessel came alongside. Clarke the explosive international bestseller with allnew excerpts from richard clarkes dramatic public testimony, and. It is a rarity among washingtoninsider memoirs its a thumping good read. There are variations, but the main thrust of it concerns an unholy agreement between one of the mexican drug cartels and the taliban, involving drugs and access to the united states at its southern. He worked for the state department during the presid. Inside americas war on terror is a 2004 awardwinning book by former u. Every concerned american should listen to this startling and explosive book that offers an insiders view of white house situation. Richard clarke was appointed by president clinton as the first national coordinator for security, infrastructure protection, and counterterrorism in may 1998 and continued in that position under george w. Clarkes book turned out to be one of the first shots in the gradual undermining of president bushs reputation as a war leaderespecially since many of clarkes more damaging accusations have been corroborated elsewhere, including in the investigations undertaken by the 911 commission.
The one person who knows more about usama bin laden and al qaeda than anyone else in this country, richard clarke has devoted two decades of his professional life to combating terrorism. The next threat to national security and what to do about it. The basis for against all enemies is a story that has circulated for several years, strongly confirmed by some and vigorously denied by others. Clarke is the ultimate insider who started his federal career in 1973 under nixon. Discount prices on books by richard a clarke, including titles like the devil is in the detail, and satan is behind the ufo phenomenon. Clarke audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Every concerned american should read this startling and explosive book that offers an insiders view of white house situation. Now that he has disagreed with the bush administration, he has been trashed.
He attended the boston latin school, where he graduated in 1968. Available in the national library of australia collection. The opening sequence, as clarke describes his efforts as counterterrorism czar to respond to the incoming. From the moment the bush team took office and decided to retain clarke in his post as the counterterrorism czar, clarke tried to persuade them to. Against all enemies is a spy thriller novel, written by tom clancy and coauthored with peter telep, and published on june 14, 2011. There is no man who knows more about it than richard clarke, the former counterterrorism czar for both george w. The real war on terror has happened largely behind closed doors.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Clarke, criticizing past and present presidential administrations for the way they handled the war on terrorism. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free. Find against all enemies by clarke, richard a at biblio. Kayani backed away from the night scope and offered it to moore. Books the fifth domain against all enemies richard a. Against all enemies, is one of the most important books in the history of the united states. He attended college at the university of pennsylvania, where he received a bachelors degree in 1972. Richard clarke writes a detailed account of how president george w. Despite the gathering clouds, starlight provided suffi cient photons to bathe the indian paukclass patrol boat in a. Read an excerpt from his book, against all enemies, published by free press. President bush and his administration are sharply criticized, but other guilty parties are strangely ignored. The publicity surrounding the book his allegation that bush and the neocon servatives ignored the alqaeda threat as they pursued their. Clarke this study guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of against all enemies.
Unfortunately, he has read too many bad novels and he attempts to depict himself as a man of action, dashing hither and thither, pulling it all together, the man to whom everybody turns in the moment of crisis. Despite his slightly smug tone, richard clarke offers a devastating critique of george w bush in against all enemies, says john kampfner. Clarke sounds a timely and chilling warning about americas vulnerability in a terrifying new international conflict cyber war. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. This 352page book is composed of the following eleven chapters. While it is set in the ryanverse, it features a new character, exnavy seal and cia paramilitary operations officer max moore, as he is tasked by a government joint task force to bring down a mexican drug cartel and prevent taliban terrorists from carrying out. Richard clarkes against all enemies doesnt live up to its title. Richard clarke was born in boston, massachusetts in 1950, the son of a worker in a chocolate factory and a nurse. Hijacked in open waters, a fully laden supertanker is commandeered by pirates whose covert agenda is infinitely more devastating than their ransom threats. Bush and bill clinton, the man who has led our efforts against al qaeda, and all other terrorist enemies for years, serving under seven presidents. Believe him, he has been followed by many other exbush people and i believe every single word of what he says. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Richard a clarke books list of books by richard a clarke. Clarke served for thirty years in the united states government, including an.
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