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Article Review: Red Storm Rising`: Tom Clancy Novels and the Cult of National SecurityNameCourseInstructorDate Primary argumentHixson (1993) delves into the theme of national security in America, and the way it is depicted in novels and films. Essentially, the stories presented to American audiences during the Cold War period focused on American heroism, with winning in the war front being a positive symbol of American power. Popular culture depicted national security issues and behaviours that prevailed, with Hollywood showing aspects of American history and politicians at times relied on popular culture to connect with American citizens. Since WWII, various authors have touched on spy thriller stories, and the category has become popular with the masses especially when pubic sentiments towards having a strong American military were strong.Supp...