Inside americas war on terror, clarke explains americas long war on terrorism. 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 book is primarily a critique of presidential policies and their impact on the united states proclaimed war on terrorism that resulted in the. Against all enemies preloaded digital audio player unabridged, october 1, 2009. There is no man who knows more about it than richard clarke, the former counterterrorism czar for both george w. Sep 10, 2008 this interview is with richard clarke, national coordinator for security and counterterrorism for presidents clinton and george w. It can be seen that clarke has had decades of experience working under numerous presidents and many different branches in the defense department of the united states.
This 352page book is composed of the following eleven chapters. Clarke begins the book in the midst of the domestic political turmoil in the years leading up to the september 11 attacks. It is not that the author fails to provide an inside view of what fighting terrorism in washington is all about. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. 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. In against all enemies, clarke tells of his experience as the nations crisis manager during the september 11th attacks, describing for the first time the scene in the nations situation room and his dismay at what followed.
Clarke declares this novel is meant to be predictive about technology and the promiseor threatto human genetics. 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. 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. Few political memoirs have made such a dramatic entrance as that by richard a. Secretary powell pushed back, urging a focus on al qaeda. The book was in the news for days afterward and sold. The book, however, manages to disappoint in an unusual way. During the week of the initial publication of against all enemies, clarke was featured on 60 minutes, testified before the 911 commission, and touched off a raging controversy over how the presidential administration handled the threat of terrorism and the post911 geopolitical. Clarke argues that he made numerous urgent requests for a meeting about dealing with terrorism, had cia director george tenet include numerous details about alqaeda in daily briefings, found an unprecedented level of terrorist chatter before september 11 soon after 911, he says that defense secretary donald rumsfeld wanted to bomb iraq, even though there. True, in the drive the americans and their allies away from all muslim countries every individual. Most disturbing of all are clarke s revelations about the bush administrations lack of interest in al qaeda prior to september 11. Clarke s books include both nonfiction 5 and fiction 4. Bush and donald rumsfeld and others, tired of media reports of fundraising and poll results instead of policy issues. America will be consumed by the fire that burns within.
We find the most intriguing information and bring it together on one page for you. Former air force major herman most recently, power curve, 1997, about the first woman president of the us produces realistic suspense tales that some call thinking mans thrillers that outclancy clancy. He has served under four presidents from both parties, beginning in ronald reagans state department becoming americas first counterterrorism czar under bill clinton and remaining for the first two years of george w. On september 11th, 2001, richard clarke, chair of the counterterrorism security group csg, directed the united states immediate response to the terrorist attacks from the situation room in the west wing of the white house. Under the reagan administration, richard clarke was the deputy assistant secretary of state of intelligence. 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. Richard clarkes against all enemies doesnt live up to its title. Books the fifth domain against all enemies richard a. He also provides a glaring account of the mad white house rush to war in iraq.
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. While the discrepancies do not, on their own, discredit clarkes larger arguments, they do raise questions about whether clarkes eagerness to publicize his story and rip the bush. May 23, 2014 clarke is better known as the author of the 2004 nonfiction bestseller against all enemies, in which, among other things, he says president george w. Bush from the point of view from insider and counterterrorism czar richard a. The book, against all enemies, 1 accused bush of having failed the nation grievously on the very issue on which the presidents case for a second term would inevitably restnamely, his response to the threat to the nations security that manifested itself so terrifyingly in the attacks on the world trade center and the pentagon on september. The bush administration has squandered the opportunity to e.
Here, a military mission goes sour when an american b2 bomber loaded with hightech goodies fails in its attack on a sudanese biological weapons plant and the crew is captured. The opening sequence, as clarke describes his efforts as counterterrorism czar. Despite his slightly smug tone, richard clarke offers a devastating critique of george w bush in against all enemies, says john kampfner. Inside americas war on terror, and your government failed you. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. His 2010 volume cyber war, coauthored with rob knake, was a washington post bestseller and acknowledged as an early and foundational book in the field. On the contrary the book is replete with heroes and villains, visionaries, fools and fighters. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The publicity surrounding the book his allegation that bush and the neocon servatives. Even though the americans did go first for afghanistan, the deliberate.
His seminal work on terrorism and al qaeda, against all enemies, was a number one ny times best seller. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Clarke, takes its title from the oath of office recited by state officials to uphold the constitution. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It is a rarity among washingtoninsider memoirs its a thumping good read. The book is thus a rebuttal against the sentiment that the united states government successfully upheld its collective oath to defend against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Now that he has disagreed with the bush administration, he has been trashed. Richard clarke talks about his frightening scenario of an america hobbled by terrorismand what we can do to avoid it. Against all enemies, is one of the most important books in the history of the united states. What clarke knew and when he knew it the new york times. 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. Mar 22, 2004 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.
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. Against all enemies military wiki fandom powered by wikia. Inside americas war on terror isbn 0743268237 is a 2004 awardwinning book by former u. Believe him, he has been followed by many other exbush people and i believe every single word of what he says. 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. He knows, better than anyone, the hidden successes and failures of the clinton years. The most controversial incident in against all enemies deals with the presidents eagerness to link the sept.
Clarke argues that he made numerous urgent requests for a meeting about dealing with terrorism, had cia director george tenet include numerous details about alqaeda in daily briefings, found an unprecedented level of terrorist chatter before september 11 soon after 911, he says that defense secretary donald rumsfeld wanted to bomb iraq, even though there was no evidence of their. This book contains clarkes selfwritten narrative of his experience in counterterrorism and national security. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. From the first thrilling chapter, which takes readers into the white house center. Richard clarke reveals just how illequipped america was to deal with the 911 terrorists. His nonfiction books include your government failed you, against all enemies, cyber war with robert k. Richard alan clarke born october 27, 1950 is an american former government official. Against all enemies, by richard clarke ontheissues. Against all enemies 2004, by former us head advisor for counterterrorism richard a.
Clarke march 28, 2004 iexpected to go back to a round of meetings examining what the next attacks could be, what our vulnerabilities were, what we could do about them in the short term. Richard clarke white house head of counterterrorism 1992 2003 foreword to the paperback edition against all enemies edition first published in great britain by the free press in 2004 much that is still classified as secret by the u. Buy a cheap copy of against all enemies book by richard herman. Clarke is available at in several formats for your ereader. He literally wrote the book on both subjects, by leading the us government on both topics from the white house and then, upon leaving government, by writing the best recognized books on both topics. Most disturbing of all are clarkes revelations about the bush administrations lack of interest in al qaeda prior to september 11. Inside americas war on terror, stands out amongst them all as an absolutely riveting, intelligently written discussion of the most harrowing issue of the new century terrorism. Clarke, author, richard clarke, read by, read by the author. Richard clarke writes a detailed account of how president george w. Inside americas war on terror, by former counterterrorism official richard a.
President bush and his administration are sharply criticized, but other guilty parties are strangely ignored. Al qaeda plans major acts of terrorism against the u. 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. The ultimate insider, clarke provides a fascinating history of americas confrontation with terrorism and a frank. Richard clarke has been one of americas foremost experts on counterterrorism measures for more than two decades. Jan 14, 20 this is the summary of against all enemies. That assertion will boost interest in this fastpaced and fascinating novel. At, you can see the view of every candidate on every issue. Despite his slightly smug tone, richard clarke offers a devastating critique of george w. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. He is also the author of against all enemies, which is a gripping. 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 take al qaeda as seriously as had bill clinton. He worked for the state department during the presid.
See all 21 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Inside americas war on terror by clarke, richard a. The book s title comes from the oath of office taken by all u. No decent targets in afghanistan, so bomb iraq by the afternoon on wednesday after sept. Against all enemies, by richard clarke, dated 2000. 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. Clarke, 9780743268233, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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 name is synonymous with both cyber security and counterterrorism. The clinton protection shields were on, but inadvertantly breached a couple of. Against all enemies is a spy thriller novel, written by tom clancy and coauthored with peter telep, and published on june 14, 2011. Against all enemies by justin raimondo posted on march 29, 2004 august 6, 2009 i t isnt just politics that has driven richard clarkes against all enemies to number one on the bestseller list. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Mar 26, 2004 most disturbing of all are clarke s revelations about the bush administrations lack of interest in al qaeda prior to september 11. Read an excerpt from his book, against all enemies, published by free press. With allnew excerpts from richard clarkes dramatic public testimony. Clarke, the former counterterrorism czar for both bill clinton and george w. Clarkes against all enemies will be published next week. On the day of the meeting september 4, 2001, clarke sent rice an impassioned personal note. Decision makers should imagine themselves on a future day when the csg has not succeeded in stopping al qida attacks and hundreds of americans lay dead in. 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.
Mar 25, 2004 in several cases, the version of events provided by clarke this week include details and embellishments that do not appear in his new book, against all enemies. He was national coordinator for security, infrastructure protection, and counterterrorism for the united states between 1998 and 2003. Against all enemies isbn 9780743268233 pdf epub richard. Richard clarke white house head of counterterrorism 1992 2003. During the week of the initial publication of against all enemies, clarke was featured on 60 minutes, testified before the 911 commission, and touched off a raging controversy over how the presidential administration handled the threat of terrorism and the post911 geopolitical landscape. Find against all enemies by clarke, richard a at biblio. The basis for against all enemies is a story that has circulated for several years, strongly confirmed by some and vigorously denied by others. Against all enemies the explosive international bestseller with allnew excerpts from richard clarkes dramatic public testimony, and revealing corroboration from the 911 commission report from the 911 commission report. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Richard clarke served seven presidents and worked inside the white house for george h.
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