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This article explores the complex relationship between anthropology and the state in the context of globalization. Trouillot argues that the state, often perceived as a monolithic entity, is actually a deceptive and fragmented formation. He challenges conventional anthropological approaches that treat the state as a given and calls for a more nuanced understanding of its multiple manifestations and internal contradictions. The author emphasizes the importance of analyzing the state's symbolic power and its role in shaping social identities and hierarchies. He also examines how globalization has impacted the state's functions and legitimacy, leading to new forms of governance and political contestation. Trouillot concludes by advocating for an anthropology of the state that is attentive to the interplay of local and global forces, as well as the diverse ways in which individuals and groups experience and negotiate state power.

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