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Tariq Dana

Tariq Dana is associate professor of Conflict and Humanitarian Studies at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Qatar.

The Military-Industrial Backbone of Normalization
A drone used for law enforcement at the International Exhibtion For National Security and Resilience in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi, 2022. (Karim Sahib / AFP via Getty Images)
Issue 315-316

The Military-Industrial Backbone of Normalization

In February 2025, as international condemnation of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza reached new heights, Abu Dhabi hosted the International Defence Exhibition and Conference. Over five days a record 34 Israeli arms companies, including giants like Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, showcased their latest wares alongside
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