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Janet Roitman's chapter, "The Garrison-Entrepôt: A Mode of Governing in the Chad Basin," explores the historical and contemporary dynamics of power and governance in the Chad Basin. Focusing on the garrison-entrepôt as a key spatial and political formation, Roitman argues that this mode of governing, characterized by the intersection of military presence and trade networks, has shaped the region's political economy and social relations. She traces the evolution of the garrison-entrepôt from the pre-colonial period through the colonial era and into the post-colonial present, demonstrating its persistence and adaptability across different political regimes. The chapter highlights how the garrison-entrepôt functions as a node of control, facilitating the extraction of resources and the management of populations, while also serving as a site of exchange and interaction. Roitman's analysis challenges conventional understandings of state power and territoriality in Africa, offering a nuanced perspective on the complex interplay between formal and informal institutions, local and global forces, and the enduring legacies of colonialism.

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