Peter Brookes’ new book, “A Devil's Triangle: Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Rogue States” is a cold, hard slap at anyone becoming complacent about security challenges in today’s world, warning readers that threats to America’s national security have not subsided in the four years since 9/11, but, in fact, have escalated.

Brookes explains how the world continues to be a dangerous place: A gathering storm of Islamic terrorism, the proliferation of WMD and ballistic missiles, and outlaw states such as Iran, North Korea, and Syria that increasingly threaten vital American interests and international stability.

He counsels that a failure to properly identify, completely understand, and fully meet these challenges head-on with solid policy prescriptions will lead to an incident that would make the unspeakable horrors of 9/11 seem like a minor tragedy in comparison.

Fortunately, “A Devil’s Triangle” not only explains the threats America faces, but tells educators, policy makers and the public alike what must be done if the United States expects to protect and advance its interests in an increasingly perilous world.

Peter Brookes is a Senior Fellow for National Security Affairs at The Heritage Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. He is also a weekly columnist for the New York Post. Brookes frequently appears on cable news such as FOX, CNN, and MSNBC as well as hosts his own radio show, "The Brookes Report" on WMET 1160 in Washington, D.C.

For more information about Peter Brookes or "A Devil's Triangle", visit www.peterbrookes.net