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*Extrastatecraft: The Power of Infrastructure Space* by Keller Easterling is an exploration of the often overlooked but critical role that infrastructure plays in shaping global politics and power structures. The book examines how infrastructure—such as roads, bridges, and data networks—functions as a form of "extrastatecraft," influencing and organizing social, economic, and political interactions beyond traditional state boundaries. Easterling argues that these infrastructures are not neutral but are deeply embedded with power dynamics and ideologies that affect how societies are structured and governed. The book provides a critical analysis of how infrastructure can both enable and constrain various forms of power and control, offering insights into its impact on contemporary global systems.

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