START-UP NATION addresses the trillion buck question: How could it be that Israel– a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, encircled by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, without natural resources– makes more start-up companies than huge, peaceful, and steady nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK?

With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons from the country’s adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality-all supported by government policies centered on innovation. In a world where economies as varied as Ireland, Singapore and Dubai have tried to re-create the ‘Israel impact’, you will find entrepreneurial lessons really worth noting. As America reboots its economy and can-do soul, there’s never been an improved time to look at this impressive and resilient country for some impressive, surprising clues.