Berkowitz, who has written a number of books on national security affairs, explains how the United States can sustain and avoid foreign threats through a combination of entrepreneurship, a strong military, economic growth and a commitment to global leadership. The author stresses that this foundation for security will only result by fixing current problems in the military command structure, and through constantly balancing goals, costs and risks. Written for general audiences, this book maintains that the average American can help by becoming more informed about international politics before engaging in national security debates, and by keeping track of global instabilities that may change on a daily basis. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)