Why does the West unwaveringly back Israel? This anti-imperialist critique from authors who are centrally involved in Palestine solidarity work offers a clear answer.
This essential read provides clarity on the intertwined relationships of global capitalism, energy politics, and racial oppression, and challenges readers to rethink their understanding of Palestine.
Dismantling the simplistic narratives that dominate mainstream discourse, the authors provide a material analysis of Israel's violence, its support from international states, and the various political responses of the Palestinian liberation movement. Historical and regional dynamics of Western imperialism, capitalist accumulation, and racialization form the core of their argument.
This book offers a thorough critique of the forces that sustain the Israeli settler-colonial project and the unwavering support it receives from Western powers. Adam Hanieh: Professor of Political Economy and Global Development at the University of Exeter, Hanieh specializes in capitalism and imperialism in the Middle East. He is the author of Crude Capitalism.
Robert Knox: Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Liverpool, Knox focuses on the relationship between capitalism, imperialism, and international law, offering a critical perspective on how these forces interact and influence global and regional conflicts.
Rafeef Ziadah: A Palestinian organizer and Senior Lecturer in Politics at King's College London, Ziadah is deeply involved in Palestinian advocacy, bringing a grassroots perspective to her academic work on imperialism, development, and political movements in the Middle East. She is the co-editor, with Brenna Bhandar, of Revolutionary Feminisms.
