Former NATO Commander General Wesley Clark: The Global Competition for Resources is Accelerating

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General Wesley Clark is a retired four-star U.S. Army general, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, and 2004 presidential candidate.

With 38 years of military service, he led NATO forces during the Kosovo War and directed operations across Europe.

“There is a global competition for resources, but we don’t need to substitute soldiers… use business to compete effectively.” – General Wesley Clark

Known for his strategic insights, General Clark continues to be an influential voice on global security, geopolitics, and leadership.

In this conversation, General Clark offers a rare perspective on the complexities of military strategy, the global competition for resources, and America’s evolving role on the world stage.

Enjoy the discussion.

Highlights

(1:01) – Reflecting on the “Seven Countries in Five Years” Strategy Post 9/11

(2:50) – Was the Post-9/11 U.S. Strategy Coherent or a Reactionary Use of Power?

(11:55) – Were There Clear Exit Strategies for U.S. Military Interventions?

(17:11) – How Relevant is Eisenhower’s Warning About the Military-Industrial Complex Today?

(19:48) – How Much Did Resource Competition Drive U.S. Actions in Iraq and Libya?

(26:50) – Is Global Resource Competition Shaping Proposals Like Reclaiming the Panama Canal, Acquiring Greenland and Absorbing Canada?

(30:03) – How Can the U.S. Compete With China’s Resource Dominance Through Business?

(35:35) – How Serious Are the Risks of Escalating Tensions Into Nuclear Conflict?

(40:23) – Has NATO’s Eastward Expansion Provoked Russia?

(46:15) – Is the National Debt a Major Threat to U.S. Security?

(54:03) – How Should the United States Respond to BRICS Growing Influence?

(55:24) – What Steps Can the U.S. Take to Secure Access to Critical Minerals?

(1:01:45) – What Gives You Hope for Humanity’s Future in an Uncertain World?

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