Using the roadblock as an entry point, Schouten delves into the turbulent history and ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Central African Republic (CAR), offering a unique approach to what drives state formation and conflict in the region - one revolving around control over movement instead of territory or people.
Using the roadblock as an entry point, Schouten delves into the turbulent history and ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Central African Republic (CAR), offering a unique approach to what drives state formation and conflict in the region - one revolving around control over movement instead of territory or people.
Peer Schouten is a Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies, Associate Researcher of the International Peace Information Service, and Editor-in-Chief of Theory Talks. His work combines deep fieldwork in Central Africa with theory development and engagement with policy debates.
Inhaltsangabe
1. Introduction: Sovereignty on a Shoestring Part I. A Prehistory of the Roadblock: 2. Hongo Polities (1830-1890) 3. Infrastructural Empire (1890-1960) 4. Ruination and the Revenge of Distance (1960-2000) Part II. Roadblock Politics: 5. La Route, Ca Coute: Roadblock Geographies 6. The Supply Chain Frontier 7. CAR: War of Roads 8. Nonconventional Logistics 9. Transparency Goes to War Conclusions Bibliography.
1. Introduction: Sovereignty on a Shoestring Part I. A Prehistory of the Roadblock: 2. Hongo Polities (1830-1890) 3. Infrastructural Empire (1890-1960) 4. Ruination and the Revenge of Distance (1960-2000) Part II. Roadblock Politics: 5. La Route, Ca Coute: Roadblock Geographies 6. The Supply Chain Frontier 7. CAR: War of Roads 8. Nonconventional Logistics 9. Transparency Goes to War Conclusions Bibliography.
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