by Raymond Tanter (Author), Thomas McInerney (Author), Paul Vallely (Author), R. Bruce McColm (Author), and the Iran Policy CommitteeFrom the publisher:
Baghdad Ablaze insightfully evaluates the U.S. invasion and occupation as a spark and pretext for terrorist groups to build organizations, sects to broaden their political base, and Iran to control Iraq. The book makes crucial suggestions regarding how occupation forces can end the violence instead of inspiring it. The incisiveness of these ideas about Iraq for Europe and America complement the author's book, What Makes Tehran Tick. -Paulo Casaca, Portugese Member of European Parliament
Baghdad Ablaze is exceptional in its portrayal of the political landscape of Iraq. The book paints a picture of ethnic differences, legacy of discrimination against Shiites by Sunnis, and sectarian violence. According to evidence in Baghdad Ablaze, sectarian tensions were dormant until unleashed by occupation, and exacerbated by the Iranian regime. -Struan Stevenson, Scottish Member of European Parliament
