Today we talk about World Oil Dynamics: A Consumer Producer Behavioral Order – Volume 2, a book by AUGUSTINE IKEIN published with our publishing house Europe Books.
Europe Books had the pleasure of interviewing AUGUSTINE IKEIN to get to know him better, what prompted him to the writing of World Oil Dynamics: A Consumer Producer Behavioral Order – Volume 2 as well as how he briefly describes in what way the world could benefit from an “energy collaboration” among countries.
Below you can find our interview. Take a seat and enjoy your reading!!!
- What prompted you to the writing of your book?
The inspiration for World Oil Dynamics: A Consumer Producer Behavioral Order – Volume 2 emerged from a deep intellectual concern about one of the most defining yet misunderstood forces shaping human civilization—oil and strategic resource politics. Over the years, I observed that many global conflicts, diplomatic tensions, economic disruptions, and even ideological confrontations were often discussed in isolation, without sufficient appreciation of the underlying energy realities influencing them. What particularly compelled me to write this book was the growing contradiction between the world’s increasing dependence on energy and the persistent instability surrounding its access, control, and distribution. From the historical movement of peoples and empires to contemporary flashpoints in the Middle East, the Gulf Wars, terrorism, and great-power rivalries, I became convinced that oil has remained a silent but powerful actor in international affairs. Beyond conflict, however, I was equally motivated by the possibility of cooperation. I wanted to present a balanced and forward-thinking perspective—one that moves beyond conflict and confrontation toward constructive engagement between consumer and producer nations to look towards co-orperation. Ultimately, this book is driven by a conviction that through pragmatic diplomacy, shared responsibility, and equitable resource management, energy security can become not merely a source of competition, but a pathway to peace, security, and development.
- What would you like to hear from your readers?
What I would most like to hear from my readers is that World Oil Dynamics: A Consumer Producer Behavioral Order – Volume 2 should challenge the way they think about oil, power, conflict, and global cooperation. I hope readers will not just be informed, but they will also shre more reflections reflective about the intricate forces shaping our world and the future of humanity. Beyond appreciation of the book’s historical and geopolitical analysis, I would be deeply encouraged to hear that it inspired meaningful conversations—whether among policymakers, scholars, students, diplomats, or everyday citizens—about how nations can move from rivalry toward responsible engagement. If readers tell me that the book helped them to better understand the hidden intersections between energy, security, religion, economics, and diplomacy, then I would consider my work a worthwhile endeavor. Most importantly, I would like to hear that the book sparked hope rather than despair—that it reinforced the belief that despite competing interests and geopolitical tensions, peaceful collaboration and cooperation remain an attainable possibility given our global interdependence. Oil has too often been associated with division, mistrust, and war; if this book encourages readers to envision energy as a platform for mutual development, peace, and global stability, then I believe it would have achieved one of its most meaningful purposes.
- Could you briefly describe how the world could benefit from an “energy collaboration” among countries?
An effective energy collaboration among countries has the potential to transform one of humanity’s greatest sources of geopolitical tension into a powerful instrument for peace, security, and development. In a world where energy security increasingly determines economic resilience, national stability, and global influence, no nation—whether producer or consumer—can sustainably thrive in isolation. The world would benefit immensely if countries embraced a framework of mutual trust, strategic cooperation, and shared responsibility in energy governance. Such collaboration could reduce the volatility of oil markets, minimize supply disruptions, and help cushion the devastating impact of price shocks on vulnerable economies. More importantly, it could lessen geopolitical rivalries that have too often escalated into conflict over access and control of oil resources. Energy collaboration would also foster stronger diplomatic relationships, encourage technological exchange, and accelerate investment in sustainable energy transitions, especially between advanced and developing nations. Instead of competition breeding territorial insecurity, cooperation could cultivate resilience for mutual development. At its core, “energy collaboration” is not simply about oil or economics—it is about recognizing a shared global destiny. When nations work together to secure energy fairly and responsibly, they create stronger foundations for peace, human progress, and a more stable international order for future generations.
- Are there some books you are particularly attached to and that you would like to recommend to all readers?
Absolutely. I have always believed that some books do more than merely inform us—they challenge assumptions, broaden perspective, and deepen our understanding of the forces shaping humanity. Given the themes explored in World Oil Dynamics: A Consumer Producer Behavioral Order – Volume 2, I am particularly drawn to works that illuminate the intersections of history, geopolitics, energy, economics, and human civilization. Among the books I would strongly recommend is books in oil and development literature and for our purposes here I would like to recommend some leading authors like The Prize by The Prize, a masterful account of the history of oil and the geopolitical struggles surrounding energy. I also deeply value The New Map by Daniel Yergin, which offers insightful perspectives on contemporary energy transitions and global power shifts. For those interested in strategy and power relations, The Tragedy of Great Power Politics by John Mearsheimer provides a compelling framework for understanding international competition. Also, my unique titles such as The Impact of Oil on a developing Country, The Case of Nigeria (Praeger New York 1990), oil Democracy and the promise of true federalism in Nigeria, Oil and Fiscal federalism and a possibly Nigeria: Oil and External Exposure – The Crude Gains and The Crude pains of Crude Export dependent Economy. The Battle for African Oil: The Asian Tigers vs. Energy Lions of Euro-America, (NASS Monograph). The Conflicting Choice between Environmental Quality, Development and Human Welfare in Africa; Socio economic, environmental aspects of gas flaring: In Developing nations Environmental Dilemmas: Africa by the Year 2000 Beyond geopolitics, I encourage readers to explore books that cultivate moral reflection and global consciousness—works that remind us that behind every conflict are human lives and shared aspirations. Ultimately, the most valuable books are those that not only answer questions but inspire us to ask better ones about our collective future destiny.
- Are you working on a new writing project you can tell us about?
My new book on Nigeria: Oil, Nation Building and Foreign Policy: The Political Economy of Black Gold and Black Power in Africa contains sixty (60) chapters, where each topic or area reflects the political and economic interrelationships with consistency and coherency that relates the significance of the link between the black gold, Nation Building and the move towards Nigeria’s Manifest Destiny to be Africa’s black power to the world and the significant role Nigeria has played with her oil-leveraged power in liberation of sister African states from the vestiges of colonial bondage, elimination of apartheid and formidable peacekeeping force as well as being a key player in OPEC and World Energy Scene in the formation of that African Petroleum Producers’ Association (APPA), African Union (AU), ECOWAS, The Commonwealth of Nations, The Non-Aligned Movement, a strong African voice at the United Nations (UN) and known to be an Emerging Power around the world. blessed with strategic resources and gold items of interest that were attractive to Europe and America even long before its creation. The area where Nigeria stands today in the Gulf of Guinea is an important part of Africa to which Europe gazed into Africa in the quest for strategic resources that led to the scramble of Africa and consequently the colonization of Africa by European imperial powers. It is essentially a record of the black gold as leverage in nation building and foreign policy from the past to our contemporary times, one neutral identity or are groups fighting to keep their authentic culture and people alive?
Europe Books thanks the author AUGUSTINE IKEIN once again for taking the time and answering our questions. We are really pleased to have walked alongside him on the editorial path that led to the publication of his book World Oil Dynamics: A Consumer Producer Behavioral Order – Volume 2 .
To you, my dear reader, I hope this book challenges your beliefs and your way of thinking about oil, power, and global conflicts. I hope it helps you better understand the subject of “energy” and how it relates to other aspects of our lives, such as economics, politics, and religion. Finally, I hope you find it interesting to read.
So, my dear reader, all I have to say is to enjoy your reading!
Your Editor!