Guerrilla History Palestine - War, Occupation, and Proletarianization w/ Ali Kadri
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Dec 1, 2023 Ali Kadri, author of 'A Theory of Forced Labour Migration: The Proletarianisation of the West Bank Under Occupation (1967-1992)', discusses themes including war as a method of capital accumulation, indigenous labor extirpation, calculating the value of human life, exploitation of labor, forced migration and dispossession, and the contradiction of profit. The episode explores the impact of politics on the region, changes in life expectancy and societal factors, and the destructive power of advanced weaponry. The hosts express gratitude and discuss future topics with Ali Kadri.
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Primacy of Politics
- Politics, not resources, drive conflict in Palestine.
- Focus on human impact, not just economic factors.
Human Resources as Targets
- War's primary aim is controlling human resources, not natural resources.
- People are the real target, subjugating them enables resource extraction.
Syria's Strategic Importance
- A general's statement reveals the strategic importance of Syria for regional control.
- Gaining a foothold in Syria ensures influence over the whole region.