All the Shah's Men

This book focused on the overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh in 1953. Everything was sparked with the previous Shah of Iran's decision to shared freely with Britain their oil. This granted Britain grab oil whenever they pleased. But with the entering of Mossadegh, he destroyed this causing chaos between Britain, United States and Iran.

What I strongly began to understand was the power of trade within and among nations. Due to the cut off of Iranian oil, Britain who is closely linked with the United States disapproved and were annoyed with the new action of the Prime Minister. The United States along with Britain sent their secret agents to Iran to overthrow Mossadegh and regain their ability to obtain Iranian oil when they please. The need for trade prompts nations to fight for what they want and to establish a better economy for their people and better relations with other nations. Trade helps nations create allies for wars and support in incidents that require it.