Oil and Democracy in Iraq

by Robert Springborg

This is the first major study of the alternatives confronting Iraq as it seeks to rebuild its vital oil industry while simultaneously constructing a new political system. A key challenge facing the country is to allocate the revenues oil generates in a way that avoids economic and social instability.

Reviewing the present status of the industry, the authors – including Clement Henry, Massoud Karshenas, Roger Owen, Mona Said and John Sfakianakis – use comparative analysis to suggest how it might best be rebuilt.

Oil and Democracy in Iraq is an important and timely assessment of Iraq’s oil industry.

Robert Springborg holds the MBI Al Jaber Chair in Middle East Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and is Director of the London Middle East Institute.

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2007