The story of the Iraqi atomic bomb
This book reveals another side of the Iraqi nuclear story,
It is a story of daily struggle in a massive technical project that was hoped to make Iraq a major economic power, not just a nuclear power, thanks to the expertise, knowledge, means of production, development, and technologies it possessed, which were, in many cases, built locally through the efforts of highly qualified, distinguished, and dedicated engineers.
The book answers questions that have remained in the minds of many Iraqis and the world.
Was Iraq close to making an atomic bomb?
Should Iraq have entered into a nuclear weapons program?
The role of officials, politicians and media professionals in the progress of the nuclear program
Reasons for the failure of the Iraqi nuclear program
Future Lessons - A Nuclear-Weapon-Free Middle East
Other works
About the author
Alaa Al-Tamimi, a Canadian engineer of Iraqi origin, is a recognized expert in structural engineering and urban planning. He earned his PhD from Pierre and Marie Curie University in Paris and taught at several universities, overseeing major projects in Iraq before moving to Canada in 1996.
The former mayor of Baghdad is now an international consultant, writer, and lecturer, sharing his expertise and experience through his books and training courses.