Black Wave

Black Wave explores the Sunni-Shia conflict in the Middle East, tracing its origins back to the 1979 Iran Revolution. This paradigm-shifting recasting of modern Middle Eastern history reveals the largely unexplored story of the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, born from the sparks of the revolution. Kim Ghattas follows everyday citizens whose lives have been affected by the geopolitical drama, making her account both immediate and intimate. The book shows how religion became a tool for the two countries in their competition for dominance, igniting the culture wars that led to major global events from the 1991 American invasion of Iraq to the rise of ISIS. Black Wave is a must-read for those looking to understand the real roots of the Middle East conflict.