Clear and Present Danger

A United States Coast Guard ship identifies and intercepts an American yacht sailing through the Caribbean Sea. Onboard is businessman Peter Hardin and his family, who soon discover they have been betrayed by their Colombian crew.

The grim fate of Peter Hardin and his family is unveiled, revealing they have been murdered by their Colombian crew. This shocking act is tied to Hardin's money laundering activities for the notorious Cali Cartel.

The drug lord Ernesto Escobedo learns of Hardin's betrayal involving embezzled drug profits. In retaliation, Escobedo orders Hardin's assassination, igniting a dangerous chain of events.

In response to the crisis, U.S. President Bennett authorizes covert operations in Colombia to dismantle the Cali Cartel. National Security Advisor James Cutter is chosen to oversee these operations.

After Admiral James Greer's treatment, Jack Ryan is appointed as acting Deputy Director of Intelligence. He seeks funding from Congress for Colombian forces, insisting on the absence of direct military intervention.

Cutter establishes an elite special forces unit known as RECIPROCITY, with CIA operative John Clark leading the charge. This covert team is tasked with executing missions against the Cali Cartel.

President Bennett tasks Ryan with negotiating the seizure of Escobedo's hidden assets, totaling $650 million. The stakes are high as Ryan navigates the complicated Colombian political landscape.

Tensions escalate when Cortez, Escobedo's intelligence officer, orchestrates an attack on Ryan's convoy. The ambush results in heavy casualties, including the deaths of key officials.

In a dangerous twist, Cortez proposes a deal to Cutter to take down Escobedo while solidifying his own power within the cartel. This sets off a dangerous game of deceit and betrayal.

Unbeknownst to Cutter, his agreement with Cortez puts RECIPROCITY in grave danger. The elite team is left vulnerable while entrenched deep in hostile territory.

Utilizing Ritter's computer system, Ryan uncovers incriminating information regarding illicit Colombian activities. However, his findings put him at severe risk of being implicated in a conspiracy.

After the funeral of Admiral Greer, Ryan travels to Bogota, unaware of the betrayal by Ritter and Cutter that casts him as a traitor to his own team. He struggles to make sense of the unfolding conspiracy.

Ryan joins forces with John Clark and learns of the dire situation facing RECIPROCITY. They strategize to rescue the remnants of their team who have fallen into enemy hands.

Ryan and Clark confront Escobedo, unveiling Cortez's treachery. As they attempt to rescue the captured men, control of the situation dramatically shifts once again.

In the turbulent aftermath of the chaotic events, Ryan refuses to be part of the cover-up with President Bennett. He bravely stands before the Congressional Oversight Committee, revealing the truth behind the conspiracy.