What the intelligence community REALLY knew, prior to the Invasion of Iraq. Ken fought in the Iran-Iraq War, and the first Gulf War. Then, was appointed as the Senior Intelligence Officer to investigate the conduct of the first Gulf War, and Gulf War Illnesses. Later he participated in, and produced the seminal Television documentary of the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, “Inside the War Room,” for CNN Presents. This December Ken returned to Iraq – for a situation update, as the US “squared off with Jihadist in Iraq and Iran.” This is a MUST HEAR topic before the 2008 Presidential election.
From talks with President Pervez Musharraf in his home, to the lawless Tribal Areas, Ken discusses the complexities of this important alliance.
The Boom-o-Rang Effect. Ken discusses the challenges of choice or inaction regarding the Presidential decision to use covert action. Who do we kill, when do we kill them? Could we, or should we? Are there unintended consequences?
Are We as Smart as We Think? Ken brings his unique perspective as a former Special Operation Intelligence professional, and a member of the National Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.
Ken brings illuminating facts, gleaned from decades of experience fighting this Sunni threat, in all its forms.
Based on Ken’s experience with the Interagency Terrorism Response and Awareness Program (ITRAP), Ken describes the strengths, and challenges of the Department of Homeland Security from the Federal, State, and Local First Responder perspective.
Ken is a highly requested speaker on the subject of the US Military and the Media, having been a soldier himself, and then a Combat Embedded reporter for the invasion of both Afghanistan and Iraq. Ken lectures annually to Colonels at the Command and General Staff College, and General’s at the US Army War College.
Ken discusses his experience as a Writer, Creator, and Executive Producer for Jerry Bruckheimer Television and Film, and the responsibilities of producing in War time.
The United States is the most powerful country in the history of the world, and yet, often we seem unable to effect change. Ken draws on his experience as an officer in the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense – Special Operations, in order to describe the limits to American Power.
Special Operator, clandestine operative, Investigator, International Hostage Rescue, Combat Reporter, Creator, Writer, Producer, Veterans Advocate, and the Lessons Learned. Ken is capable of incorporating any or all of these subjects into a dynamic, relevant lecture and audience engaged discussion.
