Simons (Naval Postgraduate School) et al. propose sovereignty as a frame of reference for global realignment where governments assume responsibility for their own actions and the actions of their citizens. Expanding on an article published in the spring 2007 issue of The American interest, the book advocates for Declarations of War before attacking foreign countries, new metrics defining who is considered a combatant in future wars, and an indivisible America that leads by example. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)