As clark lodged safely in the rear echelon, the other democratic. Senior fellow at uclas burkle center for international relations. Fired, disgraced general wesley clark is criticizing mccain. The article in this issue is based on his new book, winning modern wars. Find general wesley clark s speaking engagement fee, contact info, availability, and how to book. General clark, whose army career spanned 38years in which he retired as a fourstar general and served as commander of us southern command and as supreme allied commander in europe, is uniquely qualified to discuss the disintegration of. Aug 23, 2003 on 17 july 2001, general wesley clark was confronted in an often heated exchange by his critics at borders book store where the general was promoting his book, waging modern war. He advocated multinational action of some kind to stop the genocide. World affairs council hilton head general wesley clark. General clark, whose army career spanned 38years in which he retired as a fourstar general and served as commander of us southern command and as supreme allied commander in europe, is uniquely qualified to. General wesley clark is divorcing his wife after 46 years citing her general indignities despite facing claims he is having an affair with a woman half his age, mailonline. Retired general wesley clark revealed to democracy nows amy goodman in 2007 the ambitious imperial plans of the bushcheney inner circle.
The latest book in the great generals series with wesley clark features the controversial command and strategies of the air force chief of staff. This is not a democrat writing a book blaming all the countrys ills on republicans. Although one of the axioms of clarks book is that, a political problem cannot be solved by military force, what he practiced and advocated in kosovo was just the. General wesley clark seven countries in five years genius. Retired general wesley clarks keynote address will discuss broad issues around this years theme of deglobalization.
He later graduated from the command and general staff college with a masters degree in military science. Interviews general wesley clark war in europe frontline. General was overruled in kosovo the new york times. Plan to topple all 7 countries on trumps refugee ban list according to fourstar general wesley clark, shortly after the attacks of 911, the pentagon adopted a plan to topple the.
Iraq, terrorism, and the american empire clark, wesley k. Wesley clark goes from 4star general to reality tv punchline its been all downhill since from demeaning rankandfile troops to shilling for shady databrokers to blowing a presidential. According to clarks book, general robert scales said that it was likely clarks reputation for intelligence was responsible for feelings of resentment. Wesley clark acquired firsthand knowledge of slobodan milosevics manner and methods. General wesley clark speakers bureau and booking agent info. Rich with breathtaking battle scenes, poignant personal anecdote and eye opening recommendations on the best way forward, general clarks new book is a tour. But my relationship with my superior officer, general wesley clark, had suffered. A strategy for american growth and global leadership, in which he presents his plan to preserve u.
Fourstar general wesley clark is a trueblue american hero and naturalborn military strategist. General wesley clarks booking agent and speaking fee. The pentagon is always going to be the last to want to intervene, he says. Wesley allison clark april 10, 1927 february 22, 2016 was an american physicist who is credited for designing the first modern personal computer. The dispute between the two commanders was resolved quickly by british and american military leaders in favor of the briton, gen. Its been all downhill since from demeaning rankandfile troops to shilling for shady databrokers to blowing a presidential camapign. Jun 30, 2008 wesley kanne clark born december 23, 1944 is a retired general of the united states army. Sep 02, 20 2004present chairman and chief executive officer of wesley k. General wesley clark generally travels from little rock, ar, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote.
Oct 02, 2014 over the course of his career, general ret. Wesley clark has been the valedictorian of west point, a rhodes scholar, a fourstar general, supreme allied commander of nato and a. Sixteen years ago, wesley clark was the fourstar u. Clark served in the united states army for thirtyfour years and rose to the rank of fourstar general as natos supreme allied commander, europe. First let me give you a run down on my bro he sometimes posts comments here as mattbro.
Retired general wesley clarks waging modern war pbs. He graduated as valedictorian of the vaunted class of 1966 at west point and was awarded a rhodes scholarship to the university of oxford, where he obtained a degree in philosophy, politics and economics. Wesley clark s new book, dont wait for the next war, covers terrorism, cybersecurity, china, financial stability and climate c. Book general wesley clark for your next event interested in booking general wesley clark for a virtual meeting. Army general, supreme allied commander of nato during the 1999 war on yugoslavia. Clark retired a four star general after 38 years in the united states. Retired fourstar army general wesley clark discussed his latest book, dont wait for the next war. In this book we see that general clark is the real force behind the conflict in kosovo. But this was just one of many exceptional accomplishments of a long and extraordinary career. He was also a computer designer and the main participant, along with charles molnar, in the creation of the linc computer, which was the first minicomputer and shares with a number of other computers such as the pdp1 the. Sep 10, 1999 the dispute between the two commanders was resolved quickly by british and american military leaders in favor of the briton, gen. Retired general wesley clark talks about his new book, waging modern war. The author is retired fourstar army general wesley clark who commanded both the u. A strategy for american growth and global leadership public affairs 2014 and outlined a formula for american success in the 21st century.
He was the supreme allied commander of nato during the kosovo war. Clark became a major figure on the political scene when he was drafted by popular demand to run for the democratic nomination for president of the united states in 2003. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. F fourstar general wesley clark first came to public attention as the supreme allied commander of nato during the us war on serbia in 1999, and was until recently a cnn military analyst. Contact speakerbookingagency today at 18887525831 to book general wesley clark for a virtual event, virtual meeting, virtual appearance, virtual keynote speaking engagement, webinar, video conference or zoom meeting. Before we go into the details of all the various fashions in which gen clark can make everyone unhappy, let us consider the context of the publication of this book. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Wesley clarks new book, dont wait for the next war, covers terrorism, cybersecurity, china, financial stability and climate c. This is a nonpartisan manual of whats broken, why blame is spread equally, and in multiple directions, and possible ways to fix it. Unfortunately, rwanda had never been of more than marginal concern to washingtons most influential planners p.
Democratic presidential hopeful wesley clark is cheered in 2004 by his thenwife, gert, right, and others on the stage as clark appears before supporters in memphis, tenn. In his thoughtful new book, a time to lead, clark combines personal anecdote with sharp policy ideas to issue a sensible and uplifting blueprint for our nations future. Find general wesley clarks speaking engagement fee, contact info, availability, and how to book. Wesley kanne clark born december 23, 1944 is a retired general of the united states army. My brother was once the most virulent, rabid, conservative known to man at ages 1827. General wesley clark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. General wesley clarks new book warns investors to buy nat. Clark recounts his experience leading natos forces to a hardfought and ultimately successful victory in kosovo in 1999. The first important decision of retired army general wesley clarks new political career was the long deferral of its launch. In an interview with amy goodman on march 2, 2007, u. Lieutenant general wesley clark looked to the white house for leadership. On 17 july 2001, general wesley clark was confronted in an often heated exchange by his critics at borders book store where the general was promoting his book, waging modern war.
Wesley joined us on virtual book signing in september 2008. Adam hochschild, lessons from a dark time duration. Today we spend the hour with general wesley clark, the retired fourstar general. These days, hes been pitching foodtruck franchises to military veterans and helping a.
Wesley clark goes from 4star general to reality tv punchline. Retired general wesley clarks waging modern war pbs newshour. He later graduated from the command and general staff college with a masters degree in. A strategy for american growth and global leadership, in which he presents his plan to. He is author of the best selling books waging modern war and winning modern wars. Clark, the firm uses his expertise, relationships, and extensive international reputation and experience in the fields of energy, alternative energy, corporate and national security, logistics, aerospace and defense, and investment banking. As the military aide to richard holbrooke during the 1995 dayton peace accords, gen. Speakers bureau motivational and keynote speakers available for your event. It appears that clark made no effort to secure similar waivers for the thousands of service personnel who supported the effort from bases outside the combat zone.
Early this year, a grassroots campaign to draft clark to run for the presidency formed and, mostly through the internet, garnered many signatures. General clark serves as chairman and ceo of wesley k. Since then, he has become a major figure on the political scene, commenting on television and keynoting conferences. He graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1966 at west point and was awarded a rhodes scholarship to the university of oxford, where he obtained a degree in philosophy, politics and economics. Clark was in overall command of natos military forces in europe and commanded the alliances military response to the kosovo crisis operation allied. Iraq, terrorism, and the american empire, to be published this month by public. Join facebook to connect with wesley clark and others you may know. This is a nonpartisan manual of whats broken, why blame is spread equally, and in multiple directions, and. Plan to topple all 7 countries on trumps refugee ban list according to fourstar general wesley clark, shortly after the attacks of 911, the pentagon adopted a.
As the american military machine swung into action in the months following the attacks on the world trade center and the pentagon, it became clear that the lessons of kosovo are directly applicable to the war against. We had avoided an unnecessary and potentially dangerous confrontation with the russians. Although one of the axioms of clarks book is that, a political problem cannot be solved by military force, what he practiced and advocated in kosovo was. Join facebook to connect with wes clark and others you may know. General ret wesley clark s recollections of events leading up to the 1999 bombing campaign against serbia truly has something to upset or annoy everyone. General wesley clark is a military analyst for cnn. Fired, disgraced general wesley clark is criticizing. He was the nato supreme allied commander in europe from july 1997 to may 2000, and was previously the commanderinchief of the united states. Clark is a businessman, educator, writer and commentator. Nov 04, 2014 adam hochschild, lessons from a dark time duration. As the american military machine swung into action in the months following the attacks on the world trade center and the pentagon, it became clear that the lessons of kosovo are directly applicable to the war against terrorism and the nations that sponsor it. Wesley clark has been the valedictorian of west point, a rhodes scholar, a fourstar general, supreme allied commander of nato and a presidential. In 2003, general wesley clark ran for the democratic partys nomination for president of the united states.
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