Used in cars, machinery and even in lipstick, it's almost impossible to imagine a life without oil. It is of no surprise then that the competition and conflict surrounding it is so fierce. This informative and visually powerful program looks at various conflicts which arise over the use of land and resources, such as oil, minerals and even water. It then examines the issue of global terrorism and the measures that can be put in place to tackle this. The power over land ownership, its use, political conflict and economic wealth are also investigated in this revealing program.