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'Since the invasion of Iraq Greg Muttitt has kept his eye firmly fixed on the prize: Iraq's vast oil wealth. His tireless investigations have produced nothing short of a secret history of the war. As the demand for freedom sweeps the Middle East, it is also an important reminder that democracy without economic sovereignty is a hollow victory.' --Naomi Klein, author of No Logo and The Shock Doctrine
'A cracking read. This book lifts the lid on what many suspected - the West's need to grab Iraq's gigantic oil reserves was the main driver of the Bush-Blair war agenda. A compelling read, brilliantly researched, revealing how the oilmen colluded with politicians trying to outwit a determined Iraqi people traumatised in the aftermath of the invasion.' --David Hencke, former Westminster correspondent, the Guardian
'Greg Muttitt has done a great service with this painstakingly researched, timely book. Armed with a great depth of knowledge of oil, modern Iraq, and international politics, he reveals an untold and largely unknown facet of the occupation of Iraq, giving us a picture that is that is illuminating, informative and objective. On a subject where truth was the first casualty, this book is the closest to that truth.'
--Tareq Y. Ismael, Professor of Political Science, University of Calgary
'Muttit's findings are, of course, grim and heart breaking. But to learn of the strength of the Iraqi spirit in the face of such brutality is also inspiring. The book is ultimately optimistic and should encourage the anti-war movement to continue its support for the Iraqi people's resistance to the occupation.' --Samir Dathi, Stop the War Coalition
`Muttitt reveals the sheer persistence of the occupying powers in forcing the fledgling state to hand over its oil to foreign companies'
--Tribune
'Fuel On The Fire shows that a desire for influence over oil supply and contracts shaped the attack on and occupation of Iraq' --Morning Star
'Greg Muttitt's tireless investigations have produced nothing short of a secret history of the war.' --Naomi Klein
'An explosive new history of post-occupation Iraq, set to turn our understanding of the war on its head...' --Independent
'Will trouble even the most ardent liberal interventionist.' --Petroleum Economist
'A sense of hope in an otherwise devastating occupation.' --Stop The War Coalition
'The Iraqi civil society voices resound with dignity in this brilliant, comprehensive account.' --New Internationalist
"A textbook example of how international pressures are put on politicians to get them to buckle." --Guardian
"Muttitt's aim is to make transparent, for a general audience, policy discussions many of whose protagonists prefer to work behind closed doors." --International Affairs
"The book does an excellent job of uncovering double standards, wrongdoings and missteps..." --Middle East Economic Survey
'A cracking read. This book lifts the lid on what many suspected - the West's need to grab Iraq's gigantic oil reserves was the main driver of the Bush-Blair war agenda. A compelling read, brilliantly researched, revealing how the oilmen colluded with politicians trying to outwit a determined Iraqi people traumatised in the aftermath of the invasion.' --David Hencke, former Westminster correspondent, the Guardian
'Greg Muttitt has done a great service with this painstakingly researched, timely book. Armed with a great depth of knowledge of oil, modern Iraq, and international politics, he reveals an untold and largely unknown facet of the occupation of Iraq, giving us a picture that is that is illuminating, informative and objective. On a subject where truth was the first casualty, this book is the closest to that truth.'
--Tareq Y. Ismael, Professor of Political Science, University of Calgary
'Muttit's findings are, of course, grim and heart breaking. But to learn of the strength of the Iraqi spirit in the face of such brutality is also inspiring. The book is ultimately optimistic and should encourage the anti-war movement to continue its support for the Iraqi people's resistance to the occupation.' --Samir Dathi, Stop the War Coalition
`Muttitt reveals the sheer persistence of the occupying powers in forcing the fledgling state to hand over its oil to foreign companies'
--Tribune
'Fuel On The Fire shows that a desire for influence over oil supply and contracts shaped the attack on and occupation of Iraq' --Morning Star
'Greg Muttitt's tireless investigations have produced nothing short of a secret history of the war.' --Naomi Klein
'An explosive new history of post-occupation Iraq, set to turn our understanding of the war on its head...' --Independent
'Will trouble even the most ardent liberal interventionist.' --Petroleum Economist
'A sense of hope in an otherwise devastating occupation.' --Stop The War Coalition
'The Iraqi civil society voices resound with dignity in this brilliant, comprehensive account.' --New Internationalist
"A textbook example of how international pressures are put on politicians to get them to buckle." --Guardian
"Muttitt's aim is to make transparent, for a general audience, policy discussions many of whose protagonists prefer to work behind closed doors." --International Affairs
"The book does an excellent job of uncovering double standards, wrongdoings and missteps..." --Middle East Economic Survey
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A revelatory account of how oil has shaped politics and worsened violence in occupied Iraq.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is an authoritative, readable account of the war in Iraq, focusing on the all-important oil industry.
The analysis is backed up with impressive original research and first-hand accounts of the author's time in Iraq spent with a colourful cast including oil executives, Iraqi oil workers and ministers.
Muttit resists the temptation to portray any of the actors as entirely good or bad, choosing instead to dig deeper into their motivations and incentives. He does this with a rare mixture of hard-headed logic and humility.
This is the best account I've read of the war and the Iraqi people's struggle to rebuild their nation. I'd recommend it to anyone interested in this fascinating subject.
The analysis is backed up with impressive original research and first-hand accounts of the author's time in Iraq spent with a colourful cast including oil executives, Iraqi oil workers and ministers.
Muttit resists the temptation to portray any of the actors as entirely good or bad, choosing instead to dig deeper into their motivations and incentives. He does this with a rare mixture of hard-headed logic and humility.
This is the best account I've read of the war and the Iraqi people's struggle to rebuild their nation. I'd recommend it to anyone interested in this fascinating subject.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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A brilliantly written and thoroughly researched booked exposing the true objectives of the invasion and occupation of Iraq. We all knew it was about oil all along so there are no great revelations in that respect. What we haven't seen (until now) is evidence of what Blair described as an "absurd conspiracy theory". This book delves into the history of Iraq's oil and the West's determination to control it. This is an important book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Fuel on the Fire is a great all rounder, not only does it get its hands dirty in respect to the political (international and natoinal) grand scheme of things, but it dispels a lot of the myths about Iraqis themselves. Sectarians? How, when every other Iraqi has some grandmother or even spouse from another sect! Lack of technical expertise? The Iraqi oil techs weren't engineers, they were craftsmen. They cobbled together a relatively decent oil sector when they had little investment and sanctions placed across the industry.
Altogether this is a marvellous book, giving not just an account of the tyranny associated with the war in Iraq, but also the hope springing out from a home grown civil movement.
Altogether this is a marvellous book, giving not just an account of the tyranny associated with the war in Iraq, but also the hope springing out from a home grown civil movement.
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An outstanding history of the Iraq war
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Like the curate's egg
Muttitt is far from objective in his approach and clearly has only a limited knowledge of the oil & gas production and refining industries. Read more
Published 12 months ago by B. A. Tercie
Accessable explanation for a conflict that many have made convoluted...
The book is incredibly accessable which is one of its many star points.
First: The prose is easy and set out in a way that engages the reader detailing key events and people... Read more
First: The prose is easy and set out in a way that engages the reader detailing key events and people... Read more
Published 12 months ago by rose
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