Don't Wait for the Next War: A Strategy for American Growth and Global Leadership

Clark, Wesley K.

ISBN 10: 1483023842 ISBN 13: 9781483023847

Publisher: Blackstone Pub, 2014

Synopsis

Can America have a real national strategy and move forward together without the focus of war?In the twentieth century, America came together to become the Arsenal of Democracy and emerged from World War II as the greatest power in the world. We shaped a global civilization in our own values, first with international institutions and our allies, then triumphing over our long-term adversary, the Soviet Union, to emerge as the world s lone superpower. But in losing our adversary, America s leadership has foundered. We have not replaced our post World War II strategic vision with something more appropriate for a postwar role. In Syria and more broadly across the Middle East, bellicosity has not served us well, and we look adrift in the face of that region s turbulence. Guns and swords don t seem to help.America s new challenges, global in scope and not amenable to military solutions, require intricate interdependence between government and the private sector. Terrorism, cybersecurity, financial system vulnerabilities, the rise of China, and accelerating climate change constitute a new class of national security challenges and meeting these will require America to revisit hallowed mythologies and concert domestic and foreign policies in a way which has never before been achieved. All the resources are at hand, but will we have the vision and will to lead? Based on his experience at the highest levels in the military, politics, and business, Wesley Clark offers a way forward, if only the American people will demand it of their elected leaders."

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"While Gen. Clark is perhaps best known for his 2004 presidential campaign on the Democratic ticket, his ideal national strategy has significant bipartisan appeal...This book is about much more than foreign or public policy. Gen. Clark tells fascinating tales about meetings with prominent officials from all over the world that offer insight into the strategic goals of other countries...The publishers of "Next War" could not have timed its release any better...You may not agree with Gen. Clark's strategies, but at least he is trying to elevate the national conversation with his fantastic new book." Seeking Alpha
"The author is an upbeat advocate and writer, bringing his can-do military attitude to a set of problems away from the battlefield. Clark is forceful and confident in tone, but he also wisely acknowledges that he has relied on many advisers.... A clearly written prescription to help Americans alleviate their nation's malaise." "Kirkus Reviews"
"An exuberant vision for American global leadership that would deemphasize, without diminishing, American military preeminence in favor of an economic-muscle approach that leverages American energy resources." "Booklist"
"A catalyst for serious debate." "Publishers Weekly"
"The issues Clark raises are ones that every concerned (and voting) American ought to consider as we enter the next election cycle...The author writes clearly and keeps "policy wonk" language to a minimum." "Library Journal"
"While Gen. Clark is perhaps best known for his 2004 presidential campaign on the Democratic ticket, his ideal national strategy has significant bipartisan appeal...This book is about much more than foreign or public policy. Gen. Clark tells fascinating tales about meetings with prominent officials from all over the world that offer insight into the strategic goals of other countries...The publishers of "Next War" could not have timed its release any better...You may not agree with Gen. Clark's strategies, but at least he is trying to elevate the national conversation with his fantastic new book." Seeking Alpha
"The author is an upbeat advocate and writer, bringing his can-do military attitude to a set of problems away from the battlefield. Clark is forceful and confident in tone, but he also wisely acknowledges that he has relied on many advisers.... A clearly written prescription to help Americans alleviate their nation's malaise." "Kirkus Reviews"
"An exuberant vision for American global leadership that would deemphasize, without diminishing, American military preeminence in favor of an economic-muscle approach that leverages American energy resources." "Booklist"
"A catalyst for serious debate." "Publishers Weekly"
On most every count, he delivers an imaginative, tightly argued book that is full of salient detailsClark fills a vacuum in the nation s approach to strategy and shows all of ussoldiers, CEOs, entrepreneurs and politicians alikehow our country can again play to its strengths. "Army" Magazine
The issues Clark raises are ones that every concerned (and voting) American ought to consider as we enter the next election cycleThe author writes clearly and keeps policy wonk language to a minimum. "Library Journal"
While Gen. Clark is perhaps best known for his 2004 presidential campaign on the Democratic ticket, his ideal national strategy has significant bipartisan appeal...This book is about much more than foreign or public policy. Gen. Clark tells fascinating tales about meetings with prominent officials from all over the world that offer insight into the strategic goals of other countries...The publishers of "Next War" could not have timed its release any better...You may not agree with Gen. Clark's strategies, but at least he is trying to elevate the national conversation with his fantastic new book. Seeking Alpha
The author is an upbeat advocate and writer, bringing his can-do military attitude to a set of problems away from the battlefield. Clark is forceful and confident in tone, but he also wisely acknowledges that he has relied on many advisers.... A clearly written prescription to help Americans alleviate their nation's malaise. "Kirkus Reviews"
An exuberant vision for American global leadership that would deemphasize, without diminishing, American military preeminence in favor of an economic-muscle approach that leverages American energy resources. "Booklist"
A catalyst for serious debate. "Publishers Weekly"
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" On most every count, he delivers an imaginative, tightly argued book that is full of salient details...Clark fills a vacuum in the nation's approach to strategy and shows all of us--soldiers, CEOs, entrepreneurs and politicians alike--how our country can again play to its strengths." --Army Magazine

"The issues Clark raises are ones that every concerned (and voting) American ought to consider as we enter the next election cycle...The author writes clearly and keeps "policy wonk" language to a minimum." Library Journal

"While Gen. Clark is perhaps best known for his 2004 presidential campaign on the Democratic ticket, his ideal national strategy has significant bipartisan appeal...This book is about much more than foreign or public policy. Gen. Clark tells fascinating tales about meetings with prominent officials from all over the world that offer insight into the strategic goals of other countries...The publishers of "Next War" could not have timed its release any better...You may not agree with Gen. Clark's strategies, but at least he is trying to elevate the national conversation with his fantastic new book." Seeking Alpha

Book Description

"Intellectuals often underestimate books like this. Mr. Clark isn't a thumb-sucking pundit: He is an extremely ambitious, sharp-elbowed man who has a passionately felt vision for the American future that he aches to put into practice."-Wall Street Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackstone Pub
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1483023842
• ISBN 13: 9781483023847
• Binding: Audio CD