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The author argues that the annihilation of the leader of a terrorist or extremist group tends to give rise to new leaders who are more dangerous than their predecessors, as shown by the experience of Israel's Mossad assassinating key leaders of Hams and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

The author explores the advantages and disadvantages to the U.S. interests in the Middle East, if the regime of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will be toppled.

The author comments on the classified documents published by WikiLeaks which revealed that many Arab countries like Israel view Iran a threat in the countries' interests.

The author comments on an attack of an Israeli military detail by Lebanese army snipers hours prior to a televised speech by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on August 3, 2010, an incident believed to be instigated by a Lebanese Army brigade commander who is a Shiite and Hezbollah supporter.

The author comments on a raid carried out by the naval forces of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on a flotilla headed to the Gaza Strip on May 31, 2010.

The author reflects on the mystery behind the murder of Hamas leader Muhammad al-Mabhouh in February 2010, the implication of the arrests of 11 people who are suspected members of the Mossad for the foreign relations of Israel which seeks international support against Iran, and the speed and accuracy of the investigation made by Dubai, Arab Emirates.

The author discusses the implications of the surprise explosion of a secret Hezbollah munitions bunker in south Lebanon on October 12, 2009 for the Lebanese government and Hezbollah itself. According to the author, the weakened geopolitical status of Hezbollah is highlighted in the explosions. Some possible reasons are cited by Israeli officials for the failure of Hezbollah to retaliate after the assassination of military commander Imad Mughniyeh in February 2008, one of which is the Iranians.

The authors details the accomplishments of Mossad, the intelligence agency in Israel, in its efforts to protect and advance the country's national security against threats from Iran and other hostile neighbors. He explains that excellent intelligence is important for the country's security but it is not sufficient to change the reality of threats posed to the country. He contends that only diplomatic and military decisions can ensure the security of the state.