The Wild North and the Depleted South: The author describes the developed countries (the North) as "savages" in their quest to secure their own well-being at the expense of the resources of developing countries (the South).

Mechanisms of Control: The book talks about how to use military power (via alliances such as NATO) and economic power (via international organizations such as the World Bank and the IMF) to impose dependence on resource-rich countries.

Predictions of Future Conflicts: The author offers a forward-looking vision of how future resource scarcity will fuel new wars in vital regions of the world, including the Arab region and Africa.

The book is a reference for those interested in theories of dependency and geopolitical conflict over resources.