Richard A. Clarke
Richard A. Clarke (Richard Alan Clarke) was born on October 27th, 1950 and is currently 75 years old. Richard A. Clarke was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA. Clarke attended the University of Pennsylvania where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he received a master's degree in management.
Richard A. Clarke is best known for his work in national security, having served in various positions across multiple agencies and administrations.
His first stint in government was when he worked in the
Pentagon before he was transferred to the
State Department. He worked at the
State Department during President Reagan’s administration, where he was Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intelligence.
During the George. H.W. Bush administration, Richard A. Clarke was appointed Assistant Secretary of State for Military and Political Affairs. In that role, he offered support to operations during the
First Gulf War and provided expertise during nuclear arms control negotiations.
Clarke made history when he served for more than ten years under George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. During his time in the
White House, he was Special Advisor for Cyberspace, National Coordinator for Counter-terrorism and Security, and Special Assistant to the President for Global Affairs.
When he left the government, Richard A. Clarke worked for
ABC News as a national security analyst, led
Good Harbor, the consulting firm, and taught at the
Harvard Kennedy School. He also served on many federal advisory and corporate boards in addition to working on Obama’s transition team.
Outside of his work as a consultant and teacher, he is also the host of the podcast
FUTURE STATE, which has won several awards, including the
Champion of Freedom Award, the
RSA Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also inducted into the
Cybersecurity Hall of Fame.
Richard A. Clarke published
The Scorpion’s Gate in 2005. The work is set in 2010, where the
Republic of Islamiyah (formerly Saudi Arabia) is working hard to destabilize
Bahrain through a series of terrorist events.
In the meantime, the deposed royal family of Saudi Arabia is hiding in Houston while the Chinese have been sending arms to the new leaders of the country.
Meanwhile, Henry Conrad, the Secretary of Defense of the United States, believes it is time the US invaded Islamiya to gain access to its oil, which the US does not want to share with China. However, cooler heads in Britain and the US are very alarmed at the developments.
In 2015, Richard A. Clarke published
Pinnacle Event. Things turn interesting when there are five simultaneous murders on three continents, with the election just weeks away.
Washington believes attacks have been planned in major American cities before the election. They call upon Ray Bowman, the intelligence expert, to find the nukes to be used in the attacks.
But as Ray goes on a quest ot locate the terrorists and the arms, he discovers a far more sinister plot than anyone could have imagined.
In 2004, Richard A. Clarke published
Against All Enemies, an insider's account of how America handles terrorism threats.
According to the author, the Bush administration took urgent warnings seriously and delayed escalating action in intelligence signals, which is what resulted in the September 11 attacks.
He also asserts that the focus on Iraq diverted a lot of resources from dealing with Al Qaeda, which made the latter's recruitment easier.
Richard A. Clarke: Awards & Accolades
Clarke's book, Against All Enemies won the Audie Award, Best Narration by the Author, in 2005.
Richard A. Clarke: Lists & Other Mentions
- Against All Enemies: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2004.
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Richard A. Clarke: F.A.Q
When was Richard A. Clarke Born? How old is Richard A. Clarke?
Richard A. Clarke was born on October 27th, 1950. Richard A. Clarke is currently 75 years old.
Where was Richard A. Clarke Born?
Richard A. Clarke was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA and is American.
What book awards has Richard A. Clarke won?
Against All Enemies: Audie Award: Best Narration by the Author (2005).
What was the first book Richard A. Clarke wrote?
The first book written by Richard A. Clarke was Against All Enemies, published in 2004.
What was the most recent book Richard A. Clarke wrote?
His most recently released work was Artificial Intelligencia on April 12th, 2022.
What is the most popular book by Richard A. Clarke?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Richard A. Clarke book is
Sting of the Drone. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- Sting of the Drone (6.67)
- Against All Enemies (7.33)
- The Scorpion's Gate (6.00)
- Breakpoint (6.00)
- Cyberwar (4.00)
Are there upcoming new books by Richard A. Clarke?
Richard A. Clarke does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Richard A. Clarke written?
Richard A. Clarke has written 10 books. 4 Standalone Novels, 6 Non-Fiction Books.