Infrastructural Power and the State in the Age of Geoeconomic Competition
European Journal of Social Theory
Published online on June 08, 2026
Abstract
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In 1984, Michael Mann introduced the concept of “infrastructural power,” referring to the state's capacity to penetrate civil society and implement policies across its territory. While influential, this concept requires reevaluation. Today, ...
In 1984, Michael Mann introduced the concept of “infrastructural power,” referring to the state's capacity to penetrate civil society and implement policies across its territory. While influential, this concept requires reevaluation. Today, ...