The President, Vice President, and Speaker of the House are all assassinated on the same day, at the same time, but, in three very different locations. A newly recognized terrorist organization takes immediate credit for these horrific acts. Their leader is not the typical fanatical extremist but rather a highly educated murderous mastermind.

The fourth individual in line to become the president of the United States is the president pro tempore of the Senate. That someone, eighty-six-year-old Republican Senator Herman Sunderland of California, who was three heartbeats away from the presidency, has just become the leader of the free World.

After graduating from Georgetown University, Derek Chase enlisted in the United States Army. He was destined to be an army ranger and now he is a member of the highly secretive, elite Terrorist Elimination Unit. With his partner, Tony, it now falls to him and his elite CIA unit to find those responsible for this reprehensible act And for Derek, it's personal; they assassinated not only the President and the Vice President, but also, his brother, the Speaker of the House. As America is held hostage, Derek's elite operative team becomes their only hope for putting an end to this mayhem.

The State of Israel is an unlikely powerhouse in a troubled region. Since 1948, Israel has retained its status as a democratic state without interruption. An investor-friendly environment and skilled workforce have led to a thriving economy, whilst the Israel Defense Forces are one of the most powerful armed forces in the world. Yet Israel is also blighted by a plethora of foreign, domestic and security challenges, some of which threaten the very fabric of the state. The cost of living continues to soar; political corruption appears endemic and the conflict with the Palestinians divides domestic opinion and sours Israeli foreign relations. Thus, contemporary Israel remains perplexing, resisting any straightforward categorizations or generalizations. This book provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary analysis of the external and internal threats, opportunities and issues facing contemporary Israel. The book comprises sixteen chapters written by recognized authorities in the field of Israeli Studies. Together, the chapters offer a detailed overview of Israel while separately they provide stand-alone coverage of specific topics under discussion. Part I examines the Israeli Political System, such as the Knesset, political parties and extra-parliamentary politics; Part II addresses issues in Israeli society, including the Israeli economy, the divides between Jews and Arabs, religious and secular Israelis and the struggle for gender equality; and Part III focuses on security, geopolitical and foreign policy challenges, looking at relations between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, Israeli foreign policy, borders and settlements and regional security threats. By filling an important gap in the study of contemporary Israel, this book is of interest to multiple audiences, most notably students and scholars of Israeli politics, the Middle East and comparative politics.

The State of Israel is an unlikely powerhouse in a troubled region. Since 1948, Israel has retained its status as a democratic state without interruption. An investor-friendly environment and skilled workforce have led to a thriving economy, whilst the Israel Defense Forces are one of the most powerful armed forces in the world. Yet Israel is also blighted by a plethora of foreign, domestic and security challenges, some of which threaten the very fabric of the state. The cost of living continues to soar; political corruption appears endemic and the conflict with the Palestinians divides domestic opinion and sours Israeli foreign relations. Thus, contemporary Israel remains perplexing, resisting any straightforward categorizations or generalizations. This book provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary analysis of the external and internal threats, opportunities and issues facing contemporary Israel. The book comprises sixteen chapters written by recognized authorities in the field of Israeli Studies. Together, the chapters offer a detailed overview of Israel while separately they provide stand-alone coverage of specific topics under discussion. Part I examines the Israeli Political System, such as the Knesset, political parties and extra-parliamentary politics; Part II addresses issues in Israeli society, including the Israeli economy, the divides between Jews and Arabs, religious and secular Israelis and the struggle for gender equality; and Part III focuses on security, geopolitical and foreign policy challenges, looking at relations between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora, Israeli foreign policy, borders and settlements and regional security threats. By filling an important gap in the study of contemporary Israel, this book is of interest to multiple audiences, most notably students and scholars of Israeli politics, the Middle East and comparative politics.

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The President, Vice President, and Speaker of the House are all assassinated on the same day, at the same time, but, in three very different locations. A newly recognized terrorist organization takes immediate credit for these horrific acts. Their leader is not the typical fanatical extremist but rather a highly educated murderous mastermind.

The fourth individual in line to become the president of the United States is the president pro tempore of the Senate. That someone, eighty-six-year-old Republican Senator Herman Sunderland of California, who was three heartbeats away from the presidency, has just become the leader of the free World.

After graduating from Georgetown University, Derek Chase enlisted in the United States Army. He was destined to be an army ranger and now he is a member of the highly secretive, elite Terrorist Elimination Unit. With his partner, Tony, it now falls to him and his elite CIA unit to find those responsible for this reprehensible act And for Derek, it's personal; they assassinated not only the President and the Vice President, but also, his brother, the Speaker of the House. As America is held hostage, Derek's elite operative team becomes their only hope for putting an end to this mayhem.

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