• America's Secret War

  • Inside the Struggle Between the United States and Its Enemies
  • By: George Friedman
  • Narrated by: Brian Emerson
  • Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (973 ratings)

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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.

©2004 George Friedman (P)2004 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"Stratfor is changing the way we think about news." (American Spectator)
"A clearer, deeper, and subtler understanding of the post-9/11 world than we will ever get from listening to the cacophony of talking heads on television." (Booklist)

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completely non political

except tothe extent of Clauswitz's assertion that war is a part of politics.

Only found this author in past year. He writes about his topics artfully, clearly, and, most importantly, insightfully.
Narration was perfect

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Outstanding

First, thumbs up to the performance artist. Great work. Thank you.

This work is a view from 2004. It is not surprising that Stratfor nails both the facts and the political realities. That is their job.

What is so moving to me was the well timed kid in the guts to our political elite who do not send their kids to fight and suffer and maybe die.

As seen post Trump, I wonder if they get it yet?

Well done. Where's the next one?

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A must for understanding the U.S. after 911

In-depth analysis of US responses after 911. A clear story and analysis. Very easy to follow despite of it being a difficult geopolitics subject. Book is well written and read.

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Top book

If you ever want to understand geo politics read George Friedman at Stratfor and all of his books. He understand the way the world works.

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Fasinating

I enjoy history and politics (while not a scholar by any means) and I get frustrated by the news because so little of the story is ever really told. I found this book very enlightening and engaging despite it being a non-fiction book.

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Decent subject matter but....

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Biran Emerson's reading drove me a little crazy, it's not his voice, it's the way his tone fluctuates because he's

Would you be willing to try another one of Brian Emerson’s performances?

absolutely not

Do you think America's Secret War needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Only if it's edited.

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Riveting and Complex

I didn't know most of the things in this book. It's very complex – it’s an antidote to the superficiality of Farid Zakaria’s "Post-American World."

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Enjoyable

I really enjoyed the book. It opens your eyes to many of the details that effect the decision making process the gov goes through. The only draw back is a little to much regurgitation of what the media gives us. I expected more in-depth honesty.

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Very thought provoking

What a wonderful book!! It does not take sides on the war, just lays out the facts for the reader to absorb. I will have to watch the news even closer now to try and see the backdoor plays that effect the global political scene.

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Fantastic !

An absolutely fantastic book for all those who like to know more about the mysteries leading to 9/11 and why it could not have been prevented.

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