Mona Shtaya

Andrew Feinstein, a leading expert on the global arms trade, joins Palestinian digital rights activist Mona Shtaya to discuss the booming Israeli defense industry post-9/11. They examine how surveillance technology, first tested on Palestinians, is marketed worldwide as a solution to 'global insecurity.' The conversation delves into the ethical implications of privacy invasion, the day-to-day challenges of Palestinians under constant monitoring, and the broader impact of state surveillance on democracy and safety.

Andrew Feinstein, an arms trade expert and author, joins Mona Shtaya, a Palestinian digital rights activist, to discuss the commercialization of surveillance technology in Israel. They reveal how Israel's defense industry, thriving post-9/11, markets tools initially tested on Palestinians as solutions for global insecurity. The conversation raises critical questions about the ethics of such technologies, their impacts on democracy, and the harsh realities of surveillance in Palestinian territories, challenging listeners to reconsider the balance between safety and freedom.