Nance writes the United States should commit to better education with a public relations campaign to encourage traditional believers in Islam around the world to denounce al-Qaeda.

[1] ShadowProof praised the author's expertise in the subject matter of counterterrorism, observing Nance sharply criticized the manner in which the United States was losing the psychological warfare battle against al-Qaeda.

[11][12] Nance was an interpreter for Russian, and began working in the intelligence field through research into the history of the Soviet Union and its spying agency, the KGB.

[14] Nance took part in combat operations which occurred after the 1983 Beirut barracks bombings, was involved with the 1986 United States bombing of Libya, served on the USS Wainwright during Operation Praying Mantis and participated in the sinking of Iranian missile boat Joshan, served on the USS Tripoli during the Gulf War, and assisted during a Banja Luka, Bosnia air strike.

[11] During the September 11 attacks, Nance personally witnessed American Airlines Flight 77 crash into The Pentagon and he assisted in rescue operations at the impact site.

According to Nance, al-Qaeda is attempting to capitalize on decreasing United States influence within the region, and utilize information technology to spread its message.

Nance describes al-Qaeda's psychological warfare towards the United States as only enhanced if the U.S. continues to frame the battle as a war against Islam.

Nance suggests American federal officials create a position to coordinate actions against al-Qaeda, put together academic gatherings to discuss the matter, and use public relations to counter extremist ideology.

Nance praises Barack Obama's oratorical skills, and characterizes the president as a formidable public relations tool to use in achieving these objectives.

"[4] Publishers Weekly gave the work a negative review, writing: "Intelligence veteran Nance offers a problematic prescription for defeating al-Qaeda in this disappointing polemic.