Richard Clarke

Biography

Richard Alan Clarke, born October 27, 1950, is an American national security expert, novelist, and former government official. He served as the Counterterrorism Czar from 1998 to 2003, advising on national security and counter-terrorism under Presidents Clinton and Bush. Clarke later transitioned to a role as Special Advisor to the President on cybersecurity, continuing to shape the nation's security landscape. He published a memoir, "Against All Enemies," in 2004.