The series focuses on a chain of events that ultimately leads to a geopolitical crisis. It all begins when power shifts to the hands of a radical religious figure in Pakistan. At the center of the story are three disparate and desperate individuals: Walter Larson, the U.S. Secretary of State; Alex Talbot, a humble diplomatic officer; and Zeke Tilson, a U.S. Navy fighter pilot. These three heroes must navigate the chaos around them and save the world from catastrophe.