Inside americas war on terror audiobook by richard a. 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. Clarke and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Richard clarke writes a detailed account of how president george w. 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. Bush from the point of view from insider and counterterrorism czar richard a. Listen to against all enemies inside americas war on terror by richard a. And heres some of what i learned from reading his book. Against all enemies is the first max moore novel by bestselling author, tom clancy. Clarke came to widespread public attention for his role as counterterrorism czar in the clinton and bush administrations in march 2004, when he appeared on the 60 minutes television news magazine, released his memoir about his service in government, against all enemies, and testified before the 911 commission. Clarke, 9780743268233, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There is no man who knows more about it than richard clarke, the former counterterrorism czar for both george w. But if president bush and his advisers were hoping that their loud preemptive attacks on against all enemies would make this book go away, they were sadly mistaken.
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. Clarke, a veteran of thirty years in national security and over a decade in the white house, is now the ceo of a cybersecurity consulting firm. The bush administration has squandered the opportunity to eliminate al qaedaa new al qaeda has emerged and is growing stronger, in part because of our own actions and inactions. Inside americas war on terror ebook written by richard a. His nonfiction books include your government failed you, against all enemies, cyber war with robert k. Despite his slightly smug tone, richard clarke offers a devastating critique of george w bush in against all enemies, says john kampfner. 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. By demoting the office, he believed that the administration sent a signal to the national security bureaucracy that reduced the salience of terrorism. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. When richard clarke apologized for 911, he never thought that there would be so many more government failures in so short a time, but climate change, katrina, the struggle with al qaeda, the insecurity in cyberspace, and the failure of homeland security all bespeak a. On the one hand, it is an important book that gives the american public detailed background on the events leading up to, first, the attack on america on sept. Terrorism becomes a growing but largely ignored threat under the first president bush, whom clarke cites for his failure to eliminate saddam hussein, thereby necessitating a continued american presence in saudi arabia that further inflamed anti.
Against all enemies, is one of the most important books in the history of the united states. Against all enemies is a book every american should read. Clarke has 16 books on goodreads with 21452 ratings. He knows, better than anyone, why we failed to prevent 911 and how president bush reacted to the attack. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. When richard clarke apologized for 911, he never thought that there would be so many more government failures in so short a time, but climate change, katrina, the struggle with al qaeda, the insecurity in. He worked for the state department during the presidency of ronald reagan. Bill clinton was an excellent ally in the fight against terrorism. The book was in the news for days afterward and sold. This 352page book is composed of the following eleven chapters. Apr 11, 2004 but if president bush and his advisers were hoping that their loud preemptive attacks on against all enemies would make this book go away, they were sadly mistaken. Jan 14, 20 this is the summary of against all enemies.
Thats the message in this provocative sequel to against all enemies. 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. When exnavy seal and cia operative maxwell moore barely survives a prisoner exchange that goes explosively wrong off the coast of pakistan, he realises that powerful, cunning forces have been marshalled against him. As an individual in the security space, ive previously read clarke s book on cybersecurity. Inside americas war on terror isbn 0743268237 is a 2004 book by former u. Against all enemies the explosive international bestseller with all new excerpts from richard clarke s dramatic public testimony, and revealing corroboration from the 911 commission report from the 911 commission report. By demoting the office, he believed that the administration sent a signal to the national security.
Mar 26, 2004 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 current administration. It is in many ways a tougher opponent than the original threat we faced before september 11, and we are not doing what is necessary to make america safe from that threat. With allnew excerpts from richard clarkes dramatic public testimony, and. 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 his memoir, against all enemies, clarke wrote that condoleezza rice decided that the position of national coordinator for counterterrorism should be downgraded. Few political memoirs have made such a dramatic entrance as that by richard a. 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. 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. I welcome these hearings because of the opportunity that they provide to the american people to better understand why the tragedy of 911 happened and what we must do to prevent a reoccurance. 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 current administration. Inside americas war on terror by richard clarke and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Richard clarke has devoted two decades of his professional life to combating terrorism. Clarke has an outdated and old school, cold war mentality that doesnt easily translate into the cyber arena. Mar 23, 2004 the book on richard clarke by dan eggen. Now that he has disagreed with the bush administration, he has been trashed. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. So, it behooves all of us to read what this man wrote if we want to have any hope of understanding americas conflict with alqaeda. Heres a quote from page 97 of richard clarkes book.
Richard clarke has been one of americas foremost experts on counterterrorism measures for more than two decades. Clarkes allegations are further detailed in his new book, against all enemies. 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. When richard clarke apologized for 911, he never thought that there would be so many more government failures in so short a time, but climate change, katrina, the struggle with al qaeda, the insecurity in cyberspace, and the failure of homeland security all bespeak a larger.
What clarke knew and when he knew it the new york times. Inside americas war on terror, clarke explains americas long war on terrorism. As one of the first detailed accounts of these decisions, prior to inside accounts like richard a. Find against all enemies by clarke, richard a at biblio. On the day of the meeting september 4, 2001, clarke. The book is primarily a critique of presidential policies and their impact on the united states proclaimed war. Clarke, takes its title from the oath of office recited by state officials to uphold the constitution. He also provides a glaring account of the mad white house rush to war in iraq. Against all enemies 2004, by former us head advisor for counterterrorism richard a. On the day of the meeting september 4, 2001, clarke sent rice an impassioned personal note. Bush and donald rumsfeld and others, tired of media reports of fundraising and poll results instead of policy issues. The publicity surrounding the book his allegation that bush and the neocon. It is a rarity among washingtoninsider memoirs its a thumping good read. Books the fifth domain against all enemies richard a.
Heres a quote from page 97 of richard clarke s book. Most disturbing of all are clarke s revelations about the bush administrations lack of interest in al qaeda prior to september 11. Against all enemies takes the reader inside the beltway beginning with the reagan administration, who failed to retaliate against the 1982 beirut bombings, fueling the perception around the world that the united states was vulnerable to such attacks. 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. Clarke, criticizing past and present presidential administrations for the way they handled the war on terrorism. Clarke begins the book in the midst of the domestic political turmoil in the years leading up to the september 11 attacks. No one has more authority to make that claim than richard clarke, the former counterterrorism czar for both bill clinton and george w. This phenomenon has reached a climax of sorts with the publication of against all enemies, richard clarkes account of his ten years as the. Terrorism becomes a growing but largely ignored threat under the first president bush, whom clarke cites for his failure to eliminate saddam. 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. Buy a cheap copy of against all enemies book by richard a.
Clarke the explosive international bestseller with allnew excerpts from richard clarkes dramatic public. Clarke the explosive international bestseller with allnew excerpts from richard clarkes dramatic public testimony, and. This book contains clarkes selfwritten narrative of his experience in counterterrorism and national security. Clarke came to widespread public attention for his counterterrorism role in march 2004. I disagree with clarke on a number of things before i read the book. The book s title comes from the oath of office taken by all u.
Inside americas war on terror isbn 0743268237 is a 2004 awardwinning book by former u. Against all enemies, by richard clarke, dated 2000. Please expect some creasing to the spine andor minor damage to the cover. It is a rarity among washingtoninsider memoirs its a thumping good read about the author. 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. This book contains clarke s selfwritten narrative of his experience in counterterrorism and national security. He is the author of seven previous books, including the bestsellers against all enemies and cyber war. Against all enemies military wiki fandom powered by wikia. Despite his slightly smug tone, richard clarke offers a devastating critique of george w. Against all enemies by richard clarke, first edition. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Richard clarke was appointed by president clinton as the first national coordinator for security, infrastructure protection, and counterterrorism in may 1998.
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. 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. When richard clarke apologized for 911, he never thought that there would be so many more government failures in so short a time, but climate change, katrina, the struggle with al qaeda, the insecurity in cyberspace. At, you can see the view of every candidate on every issue. During the week of the initial publication of against all enemies, clarke was. Find against all enemies by clarke richard a at biblio. I also welcome the hearings because it is finally a forum where i can apologize to the loved ones of the victims of 911. Clarke does a tremendous job by giving a behind the scenes look at how our government acted and.
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