Rise of "THE COLDER WAR" in Oil and Gas Industry

I recently came across “The Colder War” by Marin Kitusa, which captured my imagination so much that I finished reading it in just a few hours. I just could not put it down.

This book is written in a very clear and easily understandable language which allows you to consume the text with pleasure. The basic plot is captivating and sometimes even dramatic. It will keep you wondering what may happen next. This is a really good read. You will understand what is currently happening in the world of oil, gas and uranium.

The Colder War is a remarkable book.

The beauty of this book is it’s theme; that a new cold war, which the writer refers to as The Colder War, is underway. To be in a position to understand what it is, why it is happening and what the outcomes of it might be, you will have to study the history of US-Russia relationship. You will need a clear understanding of the global oil and gas situation, and most importantly, you must get inside the mindset of one Vladimir Putin, the Russian president.

In this book, the writer argues that Putin has been greatly mis-understood and largely under-estimated. Two big mistakes that the western powers led by the United States have made. The issues raised in this book are very important and will be key to the world history in the next few decades.

Interestingly, in the global arena, Russia just took a lead role in the ongoing Syrian war. I do not like confrontations and war, but there is a reason why Mr. Putin made that decision, and I believe it has something to do with oil and gas.

The lessons which you, the reader, must learn is that you must have a clear plan take step by step approach as you prepare for the ultimate win, understand that you must have clarity of vision and most critical, you must assemble a very loyal team. Loyalty in achieving success is priceless. This lesson can be applied in business life and the personal relationships that we build in our day to day activities.

I would recommend this great book to anyone, especially those interested in the emerging oil and gas industry in Kenya and within the Eastern Africa region.

With much love,


Joe.