Ibrahim Shikaki

Ibrahim Shikaki, an associate professor of economics and expert on the political economy of Palestine, dives into the complexities of economic dependency and occupation. He explores the historical roots of these issues, tracing them back to the British Mandate and the impact of post-1967 military orders on Palestinian labor dynamics. The conversation highlights Israel's exploitation of cheap labor and resource control, touching on the lingering effects of the First Intifada and the Paris Protocol. Shikaki emphasizes how framing these economic challenges is crucial to understanding the broader context of the occupation.