The Power and the Peril of Oil

Firooz Zadeh (below) is an American Kiwi born in Iran. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1980 and has been a New Zealander since 2005. Because of his passion of languages and culture, along with first-hand knowledge and personal experiences of the Middle East, Zadeh is an invited guest lecturer on cruise ships, at universities, clubs, and professional organisations around the world.

His new book The Power and the Peril of Oil is an eye opening, captivating read, which documents the history, politics and players in the quest for dominance of the Middle East and its highly prized resource. Oil has been the criteria for choosing allies or enemies for the U.S. disregarding the hidden consequences.  The book also includes straightforward information about Iran’s nuclear program.

Zadeh's intention in writing 'The Power and the Peril of Oil' is to disclose enough information so that responsible leaders, politicians, and the general public can make wise and informed decisions, in the hope of preventing another war for oil and further economic hardship to the U.S and the rest of the world.  By showing the other side of the coin, we could be one step closer to peace in the Middle East.  Zadeh believes that, “if I sit silently, I have sinned”.  

Because of the sad conditions in Palestine, Iraq and Syria, Zadeh is keen to speak out as a knowledgeable Middle Easterner who is able to give some answers on many questions that people have on the current situation overseas.

Zadeh obtained his B.S. from Tehran University, M.S. from the University of Wyoming and did his doctoral studies at the University of Northern Colorado and Denver University. He has been honoured with numerous titles in the U.S. including: ‘Outstanding Teacher’, ‘Exceptional Speaker’, ‘Profile of Commitment and Inspiration’, and ‘Excellence in Education’.   He is the author of many award-winning books, including English – Down Under And Up Over, The Journey – An Immigrant’s Story from Iran to America to New Zealand, and Islam versus Terrorism. 

Copy Press Books - August 2014, RRP $27.50