America's Secret War: Inside the Hidden Worldwide Struggle Between America and Its Enemies

Unabridged
Author: George Friedman
Narrator: Brian Emerson
Genres: Politics, United States
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Date: January 2005
Length: 14 hours
Ratings:
Formats:
  • CD
  • WMA

Overview

Dubbed by Barron’s as “The Shadow CIA,” Stratfor, George Friedman’s global intelligence company, has provided analysis to Fortune 500 companies, news outlets, and even the U.S. government. Now Friedman delivers the geopolitical story that the mainstream media has been unable to uncover — the startling truth behind America’s foreign policy and war effort in Afghanistan, Iraq, and beyond.

Stratfor, one of the world’s most respected private global intelligence firms, has an unmatched ability to provide clear perspective on the current geopolitical map. In America’s Secret War, George Friedman identifies the United States’ most dangerous enemies, delves into presidential strategies of the last quarter century, and reveals the real reasons behind the attack of September 11—and the Bush administration’s motivation for the war in Iraq. It describes in eye-opening detail America’s covert and overt efforts in the global war against terrorism: Not only are U.S. armies in combat on every continent but also, since September 11, the intelligence services of dozens of nations have been operating in close partnership with the CIA.

America’s Secret War is an unprecedented look at the new world war being waged behind the scenes today. It is sure to stir debate and capture headlines around the world.

Reviews (3)

Inside an Insider's View

Written by Mandi Chestler from Lake Oswego, OR on April 7th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Since George Friedman's company is in the business of providing intelligence for a price, one would expect information far beyond what the average investigative reporter/author could possibly dig up on the beat. "America's Secret War" does not disappoint. Despite being 12 CD's long, the audio book is never boring and provides a fresh look at geopolitical events since the 1970's through today. Disk 1 alone is worth a listen for it's excellent background on the last few decades of the 20th century. Disk 4 provides one of the best explainations of McCarthyism I've ever heard. Friedman is an insider who presents his information without a political agenda which is refreshing considering the heated topics he covers.

Misses the point

Written by Reza Nojoomi on January 6th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 1/5

I listened to first 4 CDs of this book and saw no reason to continue with the remaining. Primarily because the writer, unintentionally, or intentionally (I believe in the latter) misses to mention the real reason behind all this animosity which, by the way, is able to eloquently explain. There is no word about oil and America’s love of manipulating nations to get the oil it needs, or its support of corrupt dictatorships around the world with the price of destroying unwanted democracies. Without this, the book is only a condensed version of Fox News or at its best MSNBC channels that I never bother to watch. There are valuable books written by Noam Chomsky, Bob Woodward, and other great people. I suggest the writer to consider reading these books instead of writing one which adds no value.

America's Secret War

Written by Michael Scott from Santa Cruz, CA on June 26th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

One of the more thought-provoking, non-partisan books on America's war on terror. What's really going on, and some provocative ideas on what is really going on, and why the US is going down the path it is today. Some of Friedman's insights are chilling, and make this book well worth the read. I only wish there were an update that takes us through the last two years as well, as this book takes the reader along for the journey up to 2004.