QUICK FACTS
Date of Birth
1944
Deir Sammit, West Bank
Place of Birth
Why Featured?
Samara has challenged neoliberal policies and fought for economic sovereignty within the context of Palestinian resistance.
BRIEF BIO
Adel Samara is a Palestinian intellectual, economist, and author who has dedicated his career to critiquing the impact of globalization and neoliberal policies on Palestinian society. His work focuses on economic development under Israeli occupation and the exploitation of Palestinian resources. A Marxist thinker, Samara has played a key role in advancing discussions on how economic policies affect the Palestinian struggle for independence. He is also a vocal critic of corruption within the Palestinian Authority, advocating for greater transparency and grassroots development.
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Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
Completed PhD in Economics: Focused on the economic challenges facing Palestinians under occupation.
Published Industrialization in the West Bank (1992): A Marxist socio-economic analysis of the effects of Israeli policies on Palestinian industry and development.
Arrested for political activism (1999): Samara was among 20 intellectuals arrested for signing a petition against Palestinian Authority corruption, marking his commitment to political accountability.
Editor of Kana'an magazine: This quarterly publication serves as a critical platform for discussions on Palestinian economy, society, and resistance.
Major work on globalization (2001): Samara published Epidemic of Globalization: Ventures in World Order, Arab Nationalism, and Zionism, critiquing the impact of global policies on Palestinian and Arab economies.
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Critiqued neoliberal policies in Palestine: Samara has consistently argued that international financial institutions impose economic policies that weaken local Palestinian industries and benefit foreign interests.
Highlighted the economic dimensions of occupation: His work exposes how Israeli economic policies stifle Palestinian growth and development, deepening dependency on external aid...See More
Promoted grassroots economic development: Samara advocates for local development strategies that resist the imposition of foreign capital and neoliberal policies.
Exposed corruption in the Palestinian Authority: Through his activism and publications, Samara has called for greater accountability within Palestinian political structures.
Contributed to Marxist thought in the Arab world: As a Marxist intellectual, Samara has connected Palestinian economic struggles with broader global trends, offering a framework for understanding how economic exploitation affects resistance movements.
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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