Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

アメリカ、中国、進化するインド太平洋の秩序
Wang, Peter Brian M., US, China and the Evolving Indo-Pacific Order: A Study of Role Conceptions in Shaping Regional Order Building. (Palgrave Series in Indo-Pacific Studies) 259 pp. 2025:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <760-507>
ISBN 978-981-9539-66-6 hard ¥25,406.- (税込) EUR 99.99

As the global balance of power shifts, the US-China relationship stands at the heart of the world's most pressing geopolitical questions. This book offers a fresh lens for understanding that relationship, spanning the dramatic arc from 1945 to 2020. Moving beyond the usual power-based explanations, it applies Role Theory to reveal how national self-conceptions-how leaders see their country's place in the world-shape both cooperation, conflict and order. From the battlefields of Korea to Nixon's historic handshake in Beijing, from post-Cold War accommodation to today's mounting tensions, the book uncovers the role-driven logic behind decades of US-China interactions. Drawing on leaders' speeches and diplomatic exchanges, it highlights how domestic politics, regime type, and security ideas mould each nation's role on the global stage. Richly researched and sharply argued, this volume is essential reading for scholars, students, and policymakers seeking to grasp the forces redefining the Indo-Pacific order.

Jain, Rajendra K. (ed.), Poland and Asia: Neglect, Engagement, Rediscovery. 445 pp. 2026:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <760-513>
ISBN 978-981-9531-87-5 hard ¥35,570.- (税込) EUR 139.99

Containing fourteen chapters by leading Indian and Polish specialists, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of Poland's presence, role, and profile in Asia. It examines Poland's multifaceted economic and political relations, as well as defence cooperation, with its key Asian strategic partners-China (2011), South Korea (2013), Japan (2015), and India (2024). The book also discusses Poland's interactions with Central Asia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and regional organizations such as ASEAN and ASEM. It makes an in-depth analysis of the Asian diaspora in Poland. Filling a long-felt gap in the available literature on Poland-Asia relations, this well-researched book examines mutual perceptions, the complexity, the elements of convergence and divergence as well as the challenges and prospects of Poland's relations with Asia. This volume is a sequel to India and Central Europe: Perceptions, Perspectives, Prospects (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021) and Poland and South Asia: Deepening Engagement (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) Rajendra K. Jain was formerly Professor and Chairperson at the Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, and Visiting Professor, Warsaw University (February-May 2022). He was Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellow/Professor at the universities of Constance, Freiburg, Leipzig, and Tuebingen and Science and Politics Foundation (SWP), Ebenhausen (1995). He has been the first Jean Monnet Chair in India and Adjunct Research Professor, Monash European and EU Studies Centre, Melbourne (2010-2015). He has most recently published India and Europe in a Changing World (2023) and India and Germany in a Turbulent World (2024).

金泳鎬、和田春樹他編　サンフランシスコ体制を超えて
Kim, Young-Ho / Yi, Tae-Jin / Wada, Haruki et al. (eds.), Beyond the San Francisco System. 500 pp. 2026:1 (Springer, GW) <760-542>
ISBN 978-981-9533-27-5 hard ¥40,652.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This book, a eight-year interdisciplinary collaboration involving experts in international politics, law, economics, and history from six countries, meticulously analyzes the San Francisco Peace Treaty System and its profound implications. It critically examines how this system reflected the victim-centric approach of the United Nations while offering a crucial counter perspective from colonial and semi-colonial nations such as Korea and China, notably excluded from its initial formulation. The study specifically re-evaluates the treaty's impact through the crucial lens of human rights, addressing issues such as Japanese military sexual slavery and the Okinawa problem. In addition, the book meticulously tracks the subsequent 72-year evolution of this system in direct relation to the significant economic development and dynamic growth of civil society across East Asian regions. It compellingly argues that the ongoing Indo-Pacific collective security regime, strategically encircling China, represents a contemporary iteration, referred to as San Francisco System 2.0, drawing a clear distinction from its predecessor, San Francisco System 1.0. Ultimately, the focus is on an extensive exploration of the essential conditions required for establishing a truly genuine and lasting system of peace in the region.

Kochar, Shubhanku / Khan, M. Anjum (eds.), Beyond the Ocean: Literature, History and the British Empire. 338 pp. 2026:1 (Springer, GW) <760-553>
ISBN 978-981-9521-36-4 hard ¥35,570.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book aims to provide nuanced understanding of the British Empire with reference to history, literature, and migration studies. It demonstrates subtle intersection of subaltern, diaspora, ecological, and gender perspectives, making it a scholarly yet engaging read. It features original and well researched essays, with contributions from global scholars, exploring previously unknown literary texts. This book unfolds fascinating historical insights and discussions that shed light on the complexities of twenty-first century's global cultural landscape. This book is ideal for students, research scholars, and academicians from disciplines such as Literature, Cultural, Postcolonial, Ecological, Migration, and Interdisciplinary studies. Additionally, it also appeals to history enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of Indian migration under the British Empire. The intersection of narrative and theoretical frameworks offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of this significant historical period.

Mauriello, Raffaele / Padilla, Fernando Camacho (eds.), Mapping South-South Connections during the Decolonization Process and Cold War (1810-1990): The Islamicate and Ibero-American Worlds. (Islamicate and Ibero-American World Connections 2) 360 pp. 2026:2 (Brill, NE) <760-554>
ISBN 978-90-04-72480-8 hard ¥27,696.- (税込) EUR 109.00

Mapping South-South Connections during the Decolonization Process and Cold War (1810-1990): The Islamicate and Ibero-American Worlds offers a groundbreaking exploration of the period's historical, political, and cultural networks. Through interdisciplinary approaches-from diplomacy and visual culture to women's studies and political science-this volume highlights state and non-state actors who shaped international relations beyond Euro-American paradigms. Rooted in a research project and major international conference, and enriched by additional contributions, it introduces original studies on underexplored connections between Ibero-America and the Islamicate world, often drawing on primary sources difficult to access due to geographic, linguistic, or political barriers. Contributors are Martin Bergel, Fernando Camacho Padilla, Eudald Cortina Orero, Fernando Escribano Martin, Alberto Garcia Molinero, Mario Matus Gonzalez, Raffaele Mauriello, Reinaldo M. Sanchez Porro, Juan Jose Vagni, and Baris Ahmet Yoeruemez.

BRICS諸国における不平等の社会学
Odhav, Kiran / Govender, Jayanathan (eds.), Sociology of Inequalities in BRICS Countries. 332 pp. 2026:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <760-555>
ISBN 978-981-9533-38-1 hard ¥35,570.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book brings together original insights from diverse researchers across BRICS nations, offering a multidimensional analysis of recurring socio-economic, cultural, and political challenges. Through a comparative lens, it explores key themes such as identity formation, racialized discrimination, shifting consumption patterns, subaltern counter-publics, social engineering, indigenous knowledge systems, technological advancements, employment dynamics, and the impact of sports and mega-events. Beyond BRICS, the book holds significant relevance for other emerging economies, including the European Union, the Americas, Africa, and economic groups like Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, and South Africa (CIVETS) and the 'Next 11' (Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Turkey, South Korea, and Vietnam). These regions grapple with similar concerns regarding inequality and social transformation, making this book a vital resource for scholars, policymakers, and development practitioners. By examining historical patterns and contemporary developments, this book offers valuable perspectives on how societies evolve and address systemic challenges. Whether analyzing the role of innovation in economic growth, the politics of identity, or the social implications of large-scale events, this book serves as a crucial reference for understanding the forces shaping BRICS nations and beyond. For academics, policymakers, and anyone interested in global development, this book provides a compelling exploration of pressing social issues and offers comparative insights that extend well beyond the BRICS framework.

Ommen, Kasper van / Boogert, Maurits van den (eds.), Collecting Knowledge in East and West: Studies in Honour of Arnoud Vrolijk. (The History of Oriental Studies 18) 337 pp. 2025:10 (Brill, NE) <760-556>
ISBN 978-90-04-74927-6 hard ¥40,656.- (税込) EUR 160.00

This is a festschrift in honour of Arnoud Vrolijk, the curator of Oriental manuscripts and rare books at Leiden University Libraries. His title of Interpres Legati Warneriani refers to the role of keeper of the manuscripts bequeathed to the Library of the University of Leiden by Levinus Warner in 1665. The eighteen articles, ranging from book history to manuscript studies, philology and oriental art, reflect Vrolijk's many interest and activities. Each of the contributions touches upon at least one of the fields Arnoud is interested in, has worked on, or both. All articles also deal with the collection of knowledge, and how it has been brought together, been preserved, and has been - and is being - disseminated in East and West.

オランダの植民地の拡大における親密性と社会秩序及び混乱－性、結婚、家族生活の規制　1600～1800年－
Rose, Sophie, Intimacy and Social (Dis)Order in Dutch Colonial Expansion: Regulating Sex, Marriage, and Family Life, 1600-1800. (European Expansion and Indigenous Response 49) 328 pp. 2025:11 (Brill, NE) <760-559>
ISBN 978-90-04-74674-9 hard ¥30,237.- (税込) EUR 119.00

Explosive sexual scandals, bitter domestic conflicts, and dramatic changes in fortune. Sex, marriage, and family life were matters of enormous consequence in the highly complex societies that formed across the early modern Dutch overseas empire. This was not only true for the colonial authorities that administered settlements on behalf of the Dutch East and West India Companies (VOC and WIC), but also for the people of various backgrounds and statuses that inhabited these places. Focusing primarily on the eighteenth century, this book explores how these disparate and unequally empowered groups contested the norms that governed intimate life in Dutch colonial outposts from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic.

Sulehria, Farooq (ed.), Media Subimperialisms and the Rise of Global South. 242 pp. 2026:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <760-560>
ISBN 978-981-9508-56-3 hard ¥33,029.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book defines media subimperialism through three key characteristics: resistance and collaboration with imperial media, regional dominance despite partial domination by imperial systems, and reliance on imperial media for technology and content. Here, "imperial" or "metropolitan" media refers to systems rooted in imperial centers. Together, these traits not only clarify the role of "southern players" in global media but also challenge the notion that they signal the end of media imperialism. Grounded in Marxist theories of imperialism and subimperialism, this work offers a novel perspective on the rise of media giants from the global South. This book is a groundbreaking contribution to global media studies for two main reasons: it frames emerging media giants from the South as subimperial powers and, uniquely, examines multiple case studies (e.g., Brazil, South Africa, Turkey) collectively rather than individually. It highlights a phenomenon at the intersection of media and power. This book's scope is twofold: first, it conceptualizes media subimperialism in the context of globalization, global hegemony, and media imperialism; second, it examines a range of case studies to allow for comparative insights, with at least seven cases analyzed. As pioneering research, this book sets the stage for future studies and captivate media scholars and students worldwide.

開発協力とグッド・ガバナンス
Dosch, Joern / Becker, Pamina, Development Cooperation and Good Governance: Between Ambition and Reality. (Contributions to Political Science) 160 pp. 2026:1 (Springer, GW) <760-173>
ISBN 978-3-658-49960-0 hard ¥25,406.- (税込) EUR 99.99

Development cooperation has long been a subject of controversy. Which approaches produce lasting results? Where do persistent challenges remain? And when must we acknowledge outright failure? Such questions are plentiful, yet reliable answers remain scarce. This book delivers a rigorous and nuanced assessment of development cooperation's effectiveness. Its analysis is grounded in a wide-ranging review of independent evaluation reports and several hundred expert interviews. Detailed examples from more than 50 donor and recipient countries on five continents, spanning over two decades, offer a uniquely broad evidence base. Special attention is given to European Union and German initiatives. The focus lies on the effectiveness of good governance - widely regarded as the cornerstone of global development in the 21st century. First published in German, this English edition was facilitated by artificial intelligence and subsequently revised, expanded, and updated by the authors for accuracy and relevance.

イブン・バットゥータの世界における信仰、交易、文化交流
Panakkal, Abbas (ed.), Faith, Commerce, and Cultural Exchange in the World of Ibn Battuta: Travelling Islam. (Palgrave Series in Indian Ocean World Studies) 357 pp. 2026:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <760-254>
ISBN 978-3-031-97882-1 hard ¥40,652.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This book offers a nuanced historical analysis of the profound impact of Ibn Battuta's extensive travels across Asia, Africa, and Europe. As one of the most significant figures of medieval Islamic history, Ibn Battuta's journey not only documents his personal experiences but also serves as a lens through which we can examine the complex interrelations of faith, commerce, and cultural exchange that shaped the medieval world. This volume adopts integrating perspectives from history to explore the enduring legacy of his observations. The volume is divided into five thematic sections. The first focuses on the economic implications of Ibn Battuta's travels, particularly his observations on trade, finance, and their influence on economic networks, with particular attention to the Indian Ocean trade routes. The second section examines the histrory of religious pilgrimage, especially the Hajj, in facilitating the movement of people, ideas, and religious practices across vast distances, shaping deep intercontinental connections. The third part investigates the spread of jurisprudence and cultural practices, focusing on Southeast Asia and the broader Indian Ocean world, and the ways in which Ibn Battuta's journey contributed to the shaping of regional legal systems and social norms. The fourth section highlights the relevance of Ibn Battuta's insights to contemporary global issues such as international trade, health, and sustainability, drawing parallels between the medieval and modern periods. The final section explores Ibn Battuta's lasting legacy as a historian and a figure of cultural exchange, reshaping both historiography and broader chronological narratives. This book provides a comprehensive historical account of Ibn Battuta's travels, offering new insights into the interconnected world of the medieval period and its ongoing influence on contemporary global systems.

Pokorny, Lukas K. / Winter, Franz (eds.), Occult East Asia: Euro-American Perspectives. 272 pp. 2025:11 (Brill, NE) <760-134>
ISBN 978-90-04-74617-6 paper ¥16,516.- (税込) EUR 65.00

This book examines key actors and themes in the Euro-American esoteric reception history of East Asia. It traces how Western occultists and esotericists have engaged with East Asia, appropriating textual icons such as the Daodejing and Yijing, or figures such as Fuxi, Laozi, and Confucius into their perennialist cosmos. The resulting amalgam of globally negotiated tropes, or "Occult East Asia," has co-shaped the imagery and appreciation of East Asia in a range of discourses that extend far beyond alternative religious circles.

初期の大西洋奴隷貿易と近代の身体の発明
Gomez, Pablo F., Bloody Numbers: The Early Atlantic Slave Trade and the Invention of Modern Corporeality. 288 pp. 2026:6 (U. Chicago Pr., US) <759-784>
ISBN 978-0-226-84514-2 hard ¥25,047.- (税込) US$ 115.00
ISBN 978-0-226-84516-6 paper ¥7,078.- (税込) US$ 32.50

Upends current thinking about how early modern people started to conceptualize human beings in terms of populations. Bloody Numbers is a provocative account of the violent world of the sixteenth and early seventeenth-century South Atlantic slave-trading societies, where traders, officials, notaries, and ship captains began thinking about human bodies as aggregate populations understood through numbers: measurements, averages, and calculations of risk and value assessed through the tabulation of heights, weights, tumors, scars, and other characteristics. Pablo F. Gomez explores how figures within the Spanish, Portuguese, and African slave trades used this model for understanding human bodies to generalize about behavior and disease in ways that foreshadowed the work of modern epidemiologists and public health officials-though they employed their probabilities with the brutal aim of protecting their financial interests rather than caring for enslaved people. The ruthlessness inherent in these practices became ingrained in the modern corporeal mathematics that emerged from the early slave trade and diffused through its vast political, financial, logistical, and intellectual networks. A pathbreaking work, Body Numbers reveals the historical actions that rendered populations quantifiable. In doing so, Gomez shows that confronting these origins is essential to understanding the violent political, legal, economic, and scientific practices that ascribe numbers to our own bodies.

グローバルヒストリーの視点における反人種主義ハンドブック
Holland, Alison / Lee, Christopher (eds.), Routledge Handbook on Antiracism in Global Historical Perspective. 614 pp. 2026:4 (Routledge, UK) <759-785>
ISBN 978-1-032-78853-1 hard ¥67,804.- (税込) GB￡ 230.00

This Handbook is the first multidisciplinary anthology of research on antiracism in global historical perspective. It demonstrates the importance of a historical lens for understanding the deep lineages of antiracism and reveals the myriad ways-transracial, transnational, and transhistorical-that antiracism has shaped world history.Drawing on case studies from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, South America and North America from the eighteenth century to the present, this volume situates antiracism in a variety of temporal, geographical and ideological contexts that span the globe. By highlighting the perspectives of racially marginalized individuals and communities, it showcases the distinctiveness and importance of key thinkers, ideas, and methodologies in regional and national contexts. Further, by recovering complex histories, including memories and legacies, of antiracism, this Handbook illustrates how faultlines of race, class, and gender informed internal debates, priorities and outcomes. It emphasizes the creativity and labour of antiracist activism at the local and international levels.The Routledge Handbook of Antiracism in Global Historical Perspective ultimately underscores the diverse genealogies of antiracism and its transnational networks of political solidarity in order to contribute to future research and teaching as well as political praxis in the present. A vital resource for students, teachers and activists alike, it presents a synthesis of some of the best work on antiracism to date by leading scholars, both emerging and internationally recognized, across the humanities and social sciences.

文化的岐路に立つアジアの海洋の歴史とアイデンティティ
Santhosh, Sreedevi / T. H., Samjaila et al. (eds.), Asia's Maritime History and Identity at Cultural Crossroads. 320 pp. 2025:12 (Routledge, UK) <759-791>
ISBN 978-1-041-20992-8 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-041-20995-9 paper ¥12,673.- (税込) GB￡ 42.99

Maritime Asia, collectively bordered by the Pacific, Indian and Arctic Ocean, sources Asia's food reserve, goods and ideas yet figures relatively lesser in global cultural production. Asia's 'great highways' and 'wide common' of the sea function as routes for trade and commerce that underpins globalization. Due to unprecedented human trafficking at sea, the ocean has largely become a repository for plastic pollution, waste and effluents. Complex oceanic-ecosystems make it inconceivable for human beings to take stock of the interdependence of seas, earth and atmosphere, 'missing in context' for redressal.

イギリス帝国における人種とリプロダクション　1660～1840年
Wells, Andrew, Generating Difference: Race and Reproduction in the British Empire, 1660-1840. 392 pp. 2026:1 (Johns Hopkins U. Pr., US) <759-793>
ISBN 978-1-4214-5360-6 paper ¥14,146.- (税込) US$ 64.95

Explores the intersection of racial thought and reproductive science and policy across the British Empire.In Generating Difference, Andrew Wells traces the entwined histories of race, sex, and reproduction in Britain and its empire during the long eighteenth century. Challenging the assumption that the concept of race evolved in the modern era solely through new forms of biological science, Wells argues that older ideas of lineage, sexual reproduction, and bodily difference remained central to how race was understood, categorized, and enforced well into the nineteenth century. From the pages of Enlightenment science to colonial policy in the Caribbean, South Asia, and the Pacific, Wells shows how reproductive sex served as a primary framework for defining human differences. Concepts of identity were written onto bodies-especially those marked as non-white or non-male-through perceived differences in anatomy, fertility, and sexuality, albeit never unproblematically. Whether in debates about slavery, interracial relationships, embryology, or population policy, the reproductive body became the crucible in which ideas about race and sex were forged and maintained. Offering a global scope beyond the Atlantic, including South Asia and the Pacific, and drawing from a wide range of sources-from satire to scientific treatises-Generating Difference brings the scholarship of race and sexuality into direct and compelling conversation. Wells uncovers how deeply reproduction structured imperial ideologies and how the policing of bodies helped naturalize hierarchy, control, and exclusion. At its core, the book reconsiders what made difference "visible" in a period before the dominance of the idea of racial biology.

21世紀における脱植民地化
Liu, Joyce C. H. / Neilson, Brett (eds.), Decolonisation in the 21st Century. (Interventions) 254 pp. 2026:1 (Routledge, UK) <759-643>
ISBN 978-1-032-97604-4 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

Amid rising global inequality, intensifying geopolitical frictions, and the renewed force of colonial logics, this volume offers a critical interrogation of coloniality, decolonial practices, global capitalism, and the technologies of governance that entrench social and environmental injustice.Bringing together leading scholars from across disciplines and regions, the book traverses a wide range of contemporary terrains-from digital governance and platform capitalism to gig economies, migrant labor, and the racialized violence of displacement. Contributors unpack the historical roots and systemic architectures of domination while foregrounding situated efforts of resistance and decolonial praxis.Through incisive analysis and engaged scholarship, the volume challenges the institutional and ideological exclusions that continue to shape our world, offering compelling insights into how decolonisation might be reimagined as both critique and struggle in the twenty-first century.

国家アイデンティティの政治と東アジアの形成－中国と日本からの視点
Liu, Minran, State Identity Politics and the Making of East Asia: Perspectives from China and Japan. (Rethinking Asia and International Relations) 194 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-711>
ISBN 978-1-032-93997-1 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

East Asia is shaped as much by identity-based dynamics as by material forces. This book examines how the evolving state identities of China and Japan have interacted with the regional order and its prospects for both cooperation and conflict. While identity-based dynamics have long been recognised as enduring features by observers of East Asia, conventional accounts often emphasise the absence of a shared identity, persistent historical grievances, and nationalism-fuelled territorial disputes-particularly between China and Japan-as key obstacles to regional cooperation. This volume instead offers a state identity politics approach that moves beyond viewing the 'ghosts of the past' as fixed constraints. It focuses on how domestic actors in both countries construct and mobilise state identities, how domestic politics interact with international relations, and how these identities shape regional order. Through analysis of China's and Japan's evolving approaches to key post-Cold War regional initiatives, the author demonstrates why state identity politics is vital to understanding Sino-Japanese relations and broader regional dynamics in East Asia. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of East Asian politics, Sino-Japanese relations, diplomatic studies, and domestic-international interactions, as well as policymakers engaged in these fields.

南北のディスコース再考－賠償と歴史的不正
Claudio, Bianca Sola / Campello, Filipe (eds.), Rethinking North-South Discourses: Reparations and Historical Injustice. (Routledge Global Cooperation Series) 222 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-720>
ISBN 978-1-032-99123-8 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book challenges the asymmetries in dialogues between the Global South and Global North.The book considers how the literature on reparative politics in itself often perpetuates Western-centric models which risk leading to paternalistic approaches, as well as undermining the agency of thinkers, activists, and victims within the Global South. Encouraging a dialogue between the Global North and South, the book considers questions of affirmative action, collective memory, and alternative frameworks for dialogue on reparations. Authors also explore whether reparative policies should aim solely to repair past wrongs, or to also address ongoing structural inequalities and systemic injustices, including symbolic and affective dimensions.Interdisciplinary by design, this book will be an important read for researchers across the fields of political science, international relations, global studies, and sociology.

平和と紛争におけるインド太平洋のディアスポラ
Cogan, Mark S. (ed.), Indo-Pacific Diaspora in Peace and Conflict: Unity and Division in the Age of Transnational Repression. (Routledge Research on the Global Politics of Migration) 176 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-753>
ISBN 978-1-032-86279-8 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

Cogan and contributors explore critical political, cultural, and structural challenges facing Indo-Pacific diaspora communities through seven unique contexts, illuminating how these populations confront transnational repression and organizational fragmentation while rebuilding lives abroad.Populations from many countries in the Indo-Pacific region have sought to resettle overseas, fleeing political unrest, ethnic conflict, political persecution and violence, discrimination and marginalization based on religious beliefs, and poor economic conditions. In seeking better opportunities for themselves and their families, severe challenges and obstacles remain. Drawing upon first-hand interviews, this book provides rich insights into the struggles of diaspora groups from Hong Kong, Thailand, Myanmar, India, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Each chapter explores unique cultural, economic, and political barriers faced by these disparate communities, from maintaining identity to confronting surveillance by home governments, while examining how diaspora organizations pursue political change, justice for human rights abuses, and international advocacy. A valuable resource for scholars and students of International Relations, as well as human rights professionals working with diaspora populations or on issues related to authoritarianism and democratization.

Adewale, Bukola Adejoke / Ogunbayo, B. F. et al., Regenerative Principles in Facilities Design and Urban Re-modelling in Developing Countries. (Routledge Research Collections for Construction in Developing Countries) 322 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <759-780>
ISBN 978-1-041-03980-8 hard ¥44,220.- (税込) GB￡ 150.00

In the face of rapid urbanization and environmental challenges, the developing world stands at a crossroads. Conventional sustainable design, often modelled on Global North precedents, is proving insufficient to address the deep-seated infrastructural and socio-economic complexities of these unique contexts. This book argues for a radical shift from simply minimizing harm to actively healing and restoring our communities and ecosystems through regenerative architecture.Moving beyond theory, this work provides a critical and practical roadmap for applying regenerative principles specifically in the challenging environments of developing nations. We delve into the core of what makes regeneration different, showcasing how it can produce net-positive energy and water systems, enhance biodiversity, foster social equity, and create economic value where it is needed most.The heart of this book lies in its actionable insights and real-world evidence. Through a series of detailed case studies-from innovative adaptive reuse in Ghana and decentralized renewable systems in Rwanda to community-driven projects in South Africa, we demonstrate viable solutions. These are contrasted with lessons from pioneering examples in Sweden, the UK, and Canada, not as blueprints to copy, but as sources of adaptable strategies.A significant focus is given to a deep-dive case study of Nigeria, offering a nuanced examination of its colonial architectural legacy, current urban pressures, and the emergent regenerative strategies that blend vernacular wisdom with modern innovation.This book is more than a reference; it is a call to action. It provides policymakers with frameworks for supportive regulations, offers practitioners design strategies and performance metrics, and equips students and researchers with a comprehensive conceptual foundation. By championing an approach that is both context-sensitive and aspirational, this book serves as an essential guide for anyone committed to building resilient, vibrant, and equitable urban futures in the developing world and beyond.

シルクロード沿いの文化接触
Calambos, Imre / Kosa, Gabor / Hamar, Imre (eds.), Cultural Contacts along the Silk Road. (Inner and Central Asian Art and Archaeology 5) 380 pp. 2026 (Brepols, BE) <759-781>
ISBN 978-2-503-61079-5 paper ¥31,762.- (税込) EUR 125.00

アジアにおける人間の尊厳への新視点
Scharffs, Brett G. / Clayson Smith, Hannah et al. (eds.), New Perspectives on Human Dignity in Asia: Cross-Cultural Interpretations and Dialogue. 274 pp. 2026:1 (Routledge, UK) <759-525>
ISBN 978-1-041-13187-8 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This volume examines the concept of human dignity from uniquely Asian perspectives. As the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) celebrates its 75th anniversary, human dignity is more consequential than ever, yet it is not understood in the same way in every nation or by every culture. Here, human dignity is approached from a number of distinctive viewpoints: its relation to religious freedom in maturing pluralist democracies, its foundation in ancient Eastern philosophy, its pursuit by liberation movements, and its alignment with Buddhism, Islam, and less familiar Indigenous religions. The authors, from various Asian countries, bring extensive scholarship and experience to bear on the project of expanding the idea of human dignity. They present a range of perspectives, having roots as they do in states with distinct religious and cultural traditions that, following the Second World War, have evolved toward constitutional democracies, as well as states where social and legislative developments related to human dignity have been influenced by more collectivist ideologies. The collection will be of interest to philosophers of law, constitutional and human rights theorists and lawyers, political historians, international law specialists and ethicists, and those interested in interfaith dialogue and multifaith engagement.

Orliange, Philippe / Pornet, Alisee, Geopolitique du developpement: les enjeux de la solidarite internationale. (Geopolitiques) 243 p. 2025:9 (PUF, FR) <759-217>
ISBN 978-2-13-088013-4 paper ¥3,557.- (税込) EUR 14.00

Minampati, Venkat Ram Reddy / Mangani, D. Y. et al. (eds.), Strengthening BRICS in Areas of Internal Security, Public Health, Disaster Management and the Role of Media. 408 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-340>
ISBN 978-1-041-21911-8 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-041-21931-6 paper ¥11,788.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

This book examines BRICS+ countries as a post-Cold War emerging response to the compelling consequences of unipolar order and the overbearing effects of non-military security issues such as internal security, public health security, disaster management and the role of media. The book: * Explores the BRICS+ countries' conception of internal security and its impact on the broader global security architecture in the post-Cold War dispensation. * Critiques the substance and efficacy of BRICS+ countries' public health regimes and diplomacy in the context of pandemics and other health emergencies. * Evaluates the multiple trajectories of natural and artificial disasters in the BRICS countries. * Assesses the role of the fourth estate in shaping public discourse, such as peacebuilding in the BRICS+ countries, as well as the role of social media through themes such as digital diplomacy.The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers in international relations, Public policy & administration, and Media Development.

Jonutyte, Kristina, Between the Buddha and the New Tsar: Urban Religion and Minority Politics at the Asian Borderlands of Russia. 210 pp. 2026:3 (Cornell U. Pr., US) <759-134>
ISBN 978-1-5017-8605-1 hard ¥31,581.- (税込) US$ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-5017-8606-8 paper ¥6,958.- (税込) US$ 31.95

イギリスの大西洋世界における黒人のラディカルな革命と外交的奴隷制廃止論
Eliot, Lewis, Voices of Liberty: Black Radical Revolution and Diplomatic Abolitionism in Britain's Atlantic World. (Berkeley Series in British Studies 25) 302 pp. 2026:6 (U. California Pr., US) <758-641>
ISBN 978-0-520-42036-6 hard ¥20,691.- (税込) US$ 95.00
ISBN 978-0-520-42037-3 paper ¥6,523.- (税込) US$ 29.95

Voices of Liberty argues that Black revolutionaries' fight for freedom directly challenged the ideological architects of British imperialism, whose narratives of liberty endeavored to silence Black people by defining abolitionism as a white enterprise. The book privileges the voices of Black people who rejected both chattel bondage and colonial authority in their radical pursuit of emancipation. In recounting the context, progress, and consequences of enslaved rebellions across the West Indies, Latin America, and Africa in the nineteenth century, Lewis Eliot spotlights the human struggles at the intersection of abolitionist and imperialist ideologies in the Atlantic world.

近世東アジアにおける伝記の伝統　1500～1900年
Pidhainy, Ihor / Waltner, Ann (eds.), Biographical Traditions in Early Modern East Asia, 1500-1900: Collecting Accounts. 164 pp. 2025:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <758-643>
ISBN 978-3-032-02377-3 hard ¥33,029.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This edited collection is composed of four uniquely authored chapters, each of which examines collective identity in early modern East Asia through biography and historical accounts. In addition, an introductory chapter lays out the overall principles and concerns of biography in Early Modern East Asia. The book covers five civilizations (China, Japan, Ryukyu Kingdom, and Vietnam) while also touching on relations among these civilizations. This volume considers how biographies or life stories can help us better understand these civilizations. Each contributor explores shared concerns about biography, writing, group and individual identity, and the implications of these on the overall genre of biography in East Asia in the early modern period.

古代インド洋交易の文化史
Simmons, Jeremy A., Sea of Treasures: A Cultural History of Ancient Indian Ocean Trade. 368 pp. 2026:7 (Princeton U. Pr., US) <758-644>
ISBN 978-0-691-28014-1 hard ¥9,801.- (税込) US$ 45.00

How goods and people in motion across the ancient world were entangled through consumptionThe ancient world was a far more interconnected place than is often assumed. Maritime routes across the Indian Ocean, by no means peripheral, made these connections possible. In Sea of Treasures, Jeremy Simmons puts forth an entirely new perspective on Indian Ocean commerce, starting with commodities of trade and the patterns of consumption that resulted from their importation. Looking beyond the mechanics of long-distance travel or the economics of "Indo-Roman" exchange, Simmons considers the consequences of objects in motion: how Indian Ocean imports shaped the lives of humans throughout the wider ancient world. In his exploration of textual and archaeological sources from both the Mediterranean basin and the Indian subcontinent, he traces a series of sensuous and intellectual engagements that entangled people and things both tangible and intangible, from spices, coins, and gemstones to information and artistic style.Each chapter addresses a different encounter and its experiential effects, including Roman outrage at Indian Ocean products; ingestion of consumables such as spices and alcohol; adornment and its sociocultural value; indirect exposure to luxury goods and the proliferation of imitations; and elite access to knowledge about treasured commodities. Drawing on theoretical discussions relating to objects, their material composition, and their roles in human activity, Simmons offers a cultural history of Indian Ocean trade through a holistic understanding of consumption. By interrogating long-held assumptions about Mediterranean dominance in Indian Ocean trade, Simmons expands our understanding of a global Afro-Eurasian world-one that afforded relationships with an ever-widening array of things

Kirabira, Tonny Raymond, Transnational Networks and Justice in the Global South: Comparative Examination of African and Asian Contexts. (International Law and the Global South) 207 pp. 2025:12 (Springer, GW) <758-407>
ISBN 978-981-9531-36-3 hard ¥27,947.- (税込) EUR 109.99

This book contributes new insights into the construction and implementation of global justice across different constituencies in the Global South. In particular, it investigates the impact of NGOs and victims' representatives on redress mechanisms for mass atrocities and violence, using the scholarly field of transitional justice. By utilising this scholarly lens, the book is able to draw into a wide range of discussions and mechanisms aimed at addressing mass violence and armed conflict in the Global South. These discussions are in line with the central question of how NGOs impact on the legitimacy of transitional justice processes. The book thus examines the question analytically and empirically, using the theory of legitimacy, as one of the ways in which to explain the power dynamics of global justice and institutions. It offers significant contributions to the existing literature on legitimacy in transitional justice, with country case specific examples of Uganda and Myanmar. While the book is broadly framed within the scholarly field of transitional justice, it draws on two branches of international law -International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and International Criminal Law (ICL). It also benefits from scholarship in the field of international relations to explicate the legitimacy and institutional power of NGOs and international courts. These disciplines are converged through the literature review and analysis. The book will make a new contribution by adding empirical data on NGO work in transitional justice from two case studies. The thrust of the argument is that NGOs either enhance or reduce the legitimacy of transitional justice mechanisms. The concept of legitimacy will be used to analyse the way in which transitional justice is implemented.

Tshikovhi, Ndivhuho / Netswera, Fulufhelo et al. (eds.), The BRICS Imperative: Confronting Climate Challenges and Advancing Sustainable Development. 276 pp. 2025:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <758-186>
ISBN 978-3-032-05931-4 hard ¥35,570.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book offers a multidisciplinary exploration of how BRICS countries, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, are addressing climate change through policy innovation, technological progress and collaborative governance. With contributions from academics in environmental science, education, marketing, energy and agriculture, the volume examines the link between climate and development in the Global South. The book opens with chapters on land use, agricultural practices and food systems, then moves on to discuss sustainable finance, disaster resilience, energy cooperation and education for sustainable development. The final chapters assess consumer behaviour, sustainable marketing strategies and circular economy practices within the BRICS context. Using country-specific case studies and comparative analysis, this book highlights the importance of local responses to climate change, inclusive economic models and the role of developing nations in shaping global climate governance. It calls for stronger policy alignment, cross-border collaboration and context-sensitive knowledge creation and is a timely addition to climate scholarship. An invaluable resource for researchers, policymakers, postgraduate students and development practitioners who seek to understand how emerging economies can move towards low-carbon and resilient futures.

世界銀行を超えて－グローバル・サウスにおける普遍的ソーシャル・プロテクションのための戦い
Greenslade, Matthew, Beyond the World Bank: The Fight for Universal Social Protection in the Global South. 264 pp. 2025:12 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <757-406>
ISBN 978-1-350-50881-1 hard ¥19,162.- (税込) GB￡ 65.00
ISBN 978-1-350-50882-8 paper ¥6,482.- (税込) GB￡ 21.99

In this open access book, Matthew Greenslade sheds some much-needed light on the damage being done by the World Bank's insistence on pursuing a poverty-targeted approach to social protection in lower income countries, while also describing successes in grassroots fights for a more universal approach. All this is organized around the true story of Stephen Kidd, an ex-missionary who cut his teeth fighting for indigenous land rights in Latin America, survived an assassination attempt, and ultimately went on to be a leader in the global fight for universal social protection. Incorporating perspectives from academia, NGOs, CSOs, and activists, Greenslade shows, through Kidd's story, nearly half of the world population, the overwhelming majority in low-income countries, does not have access to the welfare and benefits programs that protect many people in the Global North. This means little to no protection in vulnerable times or against crises such as pandemics and climate-related events, and less chance of building sustainable economies and the transition to low-carbon growth. Governments in the Global South are working to fill this gap, but all too often, their World-Bank-led support from the Global North pushes poverty-targeted programmes that are error-strewn, can cause social unrest, and can ultimately set back the development of universal social protection systems for years, if not decades. Yet as Greenslade also shows, collaborations among the United Nations, NGOs, academia, and practitioners such as Kidd are supporting Global South governments in pushing for more sustainable, home-grown, human-rights-aligned, universally available systems of development and protection. In the face of the ever-growing global challenges of the climate crisis and rising inequality, the urgency of these initiatives cannot be overstated. The eBook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Act Church of Sweden.

Chia, Jack Meng-Tat (ed.), Figures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern Asia. 320 pp. 2026:1 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <757-178>
ISBN 978-1-350-53012-6 hard ¥25,058.- (税込) GB￡ 85.00

Redefining how we understand diplomacy, Figures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern Asia reveals Buddhism as a dynamic force in shaping international relations. This groundbreaking open access book highlights individuals-including monastics, laity, political leaders, and royalty-who have strategically employed Buddhist objects, teachings, and networks to forge transregional ties and influence global politics. Introducing the concept of Buddhist diplomacy, the book traces how Buddhism has been mobilized for soft power, cultural exchange, peacebuilding, and even geopolitical manoeuvring. From spiritual ambassadors like Taixu, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Hsing Yun to world leaders such as the Dalai Lama, Narendra Modi, and Xi Jinping, the twenty-two essays illuminate the surprising ways Buddhism has intersected with modern statecraft. Blending historical depth with contemporary insight, this volume invites readers to rethink diplomacy not only as negotiation and policy but also as a terrain where religion, culture, and global power converge. The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Social Science and Humanities Research Fellowship, Social Science Research Council (Singapore).

Chatterjee, Amal, Prisoners of Empire: How Former Colonies Were Set Up to Fail. 248 pp. 2026:9 (Hurst, UK) <757-1244>
ISBN 978-1-80526-573-3 paper ¥5,892.- (税込) GB￡ 19.99

A compelling social and political balance-sheet of empire, revealing how former colonies worldwide are still shackled by the legacies of colonial oppression. Why do some former colonies fail, staggering from crisis to crisis, while others recover? Why did so many succumb to dictatorship, corruption, civil war and instability after independence? Amal Chatterjee argues that these 'failures' are underpinned by persistent, robust colonial structures which preserve and reproduce the oppressive, exploitative systems of the past. From land ownership to mining, transport networks to education provision, morality to law, many post-colonial institutions function almost exactly as they did under foreign rule, with power still concentrated in the hands of elites, and inequalities baked in. Drawing on a wide range of contemporary and historical material, including memoirs, economic data and administrative documents, Chatterjee explains how empire not only made its colonies into places of extraction and exploitation, but keeps them there today. Offering a truly global account--from the British Empire to the Belgian, from Mexico to Mozambique, from the Sahel to Sri Lanka--he shows how extractive capitalism and colonialism are intertwined, and how human rights and development are hostage to the imperatives of profit-making. The world built by empire can still be challenged and changed--but to design a new, equitable future for all, we must first understand the legacies of the past.

スキタイ人－失われた文明
Meyer, Caspar, The Scythians: Lost Civilizations. (Lost Civilizations) 240 pp. 2026:5 (Reaktion Books, UK) <757-1248>
ISBN 978-1-83639-193-7 hard ¥5,306.- (税込) GB￡ 18.00

The Scythians offers a bold new take on the horse-riding peoples who once inhabited the vast steppe lands from the Black Sea to the Siberian Altai. Drawing on archaeological finds, ancient texts and comparative insights, Caspar Meyer shows how these communities forged dynamic networks rooted in art, mobility and interspecies relationships. He brings ancient and modern encounters with the Scythians into dialogue - from Herodotus' ethnography to modernist art and contemporary national imagination - revealing how their literary and visual afterlives continue to shape our understanding. Long reduced to barbarian stereotypes, the Scythians emerge as cultural innovators and co-creators of Eurasian history. Lively, accessible and thought-provoking, this book opens up a world where people and things move together in unexpected and transformative ways.

激動の時代における東アジアの政治
Wan, Ming (ed.), East Asian Politics in a Turbulent Era. (In a Turbulent Era) 192 pp. 2026:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-1250>
ISBN 978-1-0353-4687-5 hard ¥26,532.- (税込) GB￡ 90.00

This timely book explores the turbulence of East Asian politics on a domestic and international scale. Drawing on insights from experts in the field, it provides an in-depth analysis of topics including economic regionalism, the rise of China as a global superpower and historical influences on modern developments.An interdisciplinary array of academics shed light on the rapidly evolving nature of East Asian politics and its uncertain future, reflecting on the region's impact on global events. They analyze how existing political divisions can be exacerbated or calmed by various actors, tariffs, military and civil unrest, and the knock-on effects of major international conflicts. Chapters cover the influence of China's history on contemporary policymaking, the effect of the US-China rivalry on international relations, and the importance of middle-power diplomacy. Contributors assess the changing nature of politics in this critical region and present indications of both emerging economic stresses and growth.East Asian Politics in a Turbulent Era is an essential resource for scholars and students of Asian politics and policy, international relations and international politics, as well as those specializing in development and policy in East Asia and its interaction with worldwide powers.

Yabanci, Bilge / Akkoyunlu, Karabekir / Oektem, K. (eds.), Contesting Autocratisation: Actors and Institutions of Democratic Resistance in a Global Perspective. (ThirdWorlds) 221 pp. 2025:12 (Routledge, UK) <757-1251>
ISBN 978-1-041-19886-4 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00 *

While authoritarianism continues to gain ground globally, this book offers a global and nuanced perspective into how, when, and where autocratisation may be contested and sometimes reversed. Drawing on rich case studies from across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Southeastern Europe, the chapters in this book map the actors and institutions of resistance, ranging from political parties and bureaucrats to social movements and transnational alliances. Rather than offering a binary view of success or failure of opposition and resistance, this book adopts a dynamic, process-driven approach, considering the conditions under which resistance emerges, adapts, and persists even in shrinking civic and political spaces.Whether through informal bureaucratic defiance, legal mobilisation, elite rivalries, transnational alliances, strategic litigation, or protest coalitions, these strategies reveal the agency of opposition actors navigating complex and often hostile terrains. These diverse experiences force us to rethink resistance as an ongoing, collective effort rather than a single moment of reversal.This volume spans multiple disciplines, including political science, sociology, international relations, and legal studies, making it essential reading for students, scholars, and policymakers to understand how resistance emerges, evolves, and endures in the face of authoritarian resurgence.The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Third World Quarterly.

インド太平洋地域における中国の『デリスキング』を解明する
Lee, Karl Chee Leong / Damm, Jens et al. (eds.), Unpacking "De-risking" China in the Indo-Pacific Region: Origin, Evolution and Variations. (Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics) 222 pp. 2025:12 (Routledge, UK) <757-1185>
ISBN 978-1-041-06126-7 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

Lee and editors bring together a group of international scholars to map the overall landscape of "de-risking" China ? a concept that drew consensus among the Group of Seven (G7) countries. Divided into three themes of conceptual evolution, national responses of individual Indo-Pacific countries and prospects of success with featured case studies, this groundbreaking work explores the origins and developments of "de-risking" China in a region that will define the twenty-first century. Drawing on rich findings by different scholars, it demonstrates that a wide spectrum of variations exists insofar as the Indo-Pacific countries' observance to the concept of 'de-risking' China. A must-read book for academics, scholars and university students of International Relations and Political Science as well as those interested in understanding the evolving dynamics of "de-risking" China among the Indo-Pacific countries today.

インドとアジアのリバランス
Mohan, C. Raja, India and the Rebalancing of Asia. (Adelphi Series) 220 pp. 2025:9 (Routledge, UK) <757-1189>
ISBN 978-1-041-19225-1 paper ¥6,777.- (税込) GB￡ 22.99

Few regions have transformed as consequentially as Asia in the twenty-first century. In recent decades, China has risen faster than its neighbours and today outranks its major proximate competitors - India and Japan - on economic and defence indices by huge margins. The United States' interest in balancing against China is especially significant for India, because the contradictions between New Delhi and an increasingly assertive Beijing are the sharpest in the region.In this Adelphi book, C. Raja Mohan delineates the prospects for an Indian role in structuring a new Asian geopolitical order. Grounding his analysis in the (often neglected) evolution of modern Indian foreign and security policies from the colonial era to the twenty-first century, Mohan argues that China's rise has compelled India to discard its traditional ambivalence about Chinese power and counter Beijing by strengthening its own national power and developing partnerships with other states, primarily the US. In addition to considering potential challenges to the emerging US-India strategic relationship, the book evaluates India's likely contributions to a new Asian security, political and economic order in the light of both New Delhi's enduring regional interests and the policy changes envisioned by the second Trump administration.

2024年2月以降のクレムリンの外交政策におけるグローバル・サウス
Simons, Greg / Glaser, Marina / Krivushin, Ivan et al., The Global South in the Kremlin's Foreign Policy after 24/2. 294 pp. 2025:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <756-694>
ISBN 978-3-032-02905-8 hard ¥33,029.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book offers the first in-depth analysis of the evolution of Russia's relations with the Global South across political, military-political, and economic domains. Though formally part of the Global North, Russia has, since 2007, increasingly positioned itself as an independent-and often opposing-actor to the West, aligning more closely with the Global South. This volume explores Russia's foreign policy during the 2022-2024 war with Ukraine and confrontation with the West, analyzing it at both global and regional levels. The contributors propose models for understanding the Kremlin's shifting strategies, including doctrinal orientations, redefinitions of national interest, and the role of personal leadership. The book also examines the tools of Russian foreign policy in the evolving geopolitical context. It highlights key areas such as Russia's efforts to reshape BRICS as a geo-economic counterweight to the West, its renewed activism in Sub-Saharan Africa, complex Middle Eastern diplomacy, and its strategic turn to Latin America-all within the broader pivot to the Global South. Placed in long-term historical context-from the medieval era to the 2000s-the book combines theoretical and applied analysis. It is written for a multidisciplinary audience and is suitable for academic and classroom use.

変化する国際シナリオのラテンアメリカにおける南南協力と外交政策のダイナミクス
Zapata, Sandra, Dynamics of South-South Cooperation and Foreign Policy in Latin America in a Changing International Scenario: Ecuador's International Insertion in the XXI Century. (Latin American Political Economy) 208 pp. 2025:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <756-710>
ISBN 978-3-032-02279-0 hard ¥33,029.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book explores how South-South Cooperation (SSC) is influencing Latin America's foreign policy and development choices in a changing world shaped by China's growing global role. It looks at how countries in the region are rethinking their international strategies to gain more autonomy and reduce their dependence on traditional powers like the United States. By examining the history of SSC, the book shows how Latin American governments are turning to new partnerships and development paths. It explains how global and domestic factors combine to shape foreign policy decisions in the 21st century, especially as both China and the United States compete for influence. A detailed case study of Ecuador (2000-2025) highlights the counter-hegemonic diplomacy of Rafael Correa's presidency and the key changes that followed. This accessible and timely study offers valuable insight for anyone interested in Latin America, international cooperation, global power shifts, and the search for new models of development.

H.フォッフスヘールト、秋田茂編　東アジアとEUにおける地域統合と制度変化
Voogsgeerd, Herman / Akita, Shigeru (eds.), Regional Integration and Institutional Change in East Asia and the European Union: A Study of Drivers of Regionalism and Their Limits. 206 pp. 2025:11 (Springer, GW) <756-718>
ISBN 978-981-9510-75-7 hard ¥33,029.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This volume addresses the drivers and mechanisms of institutional change in Europe and East Asia during times of international crisis. Under what conditions and through what processes does a form of regionalism or regionalization change? Why is there a different pace of development, and what mechanism is responsible for institutional change? Is it simply copying, or are there other mechanisms at work? Why do regions institutionalize, and why don't others? We will distinguish between "regionalization" and "regionalism." While the former is a bottom-up process involving all kinds of citizens, non-governmental organizations, and academic circles, the latter is a top-down activity. It is the work of states, public international organizations, and diplomats. This book focuses on both phenomena. One could argue that East Asia first experienced regionalization, followed by regionalism. In the EU, however, it may be the other way around, as international organizations and elites have largely driven the integration project thus far.

21世紀におけるアフリカのアジアへの関与
Dubey, Ajay Kumar / Rajwar, Sushmita (eds.), Africa's Asia Engagement in 21st Century. (Africa's Global Engagement: Perspectives from Emerging Countries) 300 pp. 2025:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <756-743>
ISBN 978-981-9512-71-3 hard ¥29,218.- (税込) EUR 114.99

This book critically examines Africa's engagements with Asian countries in the 21st century within the context of an emerging multi-polar world. It explores how African nations are diversifying their economic, diplomatic, cultural, and strategic partnerships by engaging with emerging Asian economies and ECDC countries (Economically Developing Countries). The volume analyzes the distinct approaches adopted by key Asian actors, China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and West Asian countries under the Global South framework, and Japan and South Korea following the OECD model (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development). It highlights how these evolving partnerships have diluted Africa's traditional dependencies on former global powers. It offers a detailed analysis of initiatives such as India's calibrated economic diplomacy through the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) under the African Union's Banjul Formula, and China's multi-billion-dollar engagements through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Through a combination of bilateral, multilateral, and sectoral case studies, this volume presents a comprehensive and comparative perspective on Africa's contemporary engagements with key Asian countries.

Yunfei, Zheng, The Origin of the Rice Culture. 319 pp. 2025:10 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <756-747>
ISBN 978-981-9511-91-4 hard ¥33,029.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book undertakes an in-depth exploration of the pivotal role of rice, which is the world's most essential food crops, sustaining over half of the global populace. It meticulously analyzes how rice cultivation constitutes the material bedrock and defining characteristic in the evolution of Asian civilization. Additionally, it scrutinizes rice culture, which holds sway as the traditional mainstream in China and the majority of countries in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. The author, with an extensive background in archaeological research within the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, anchors the specific content of this volume in materials sourced from this region. The book then proceeds to engage in a comprehensive inquiry into the fundamental question of the origin of rice cultivation, drawing on archaeological evidence, historical records, and interdisciplinary perspectives to offer a nuanced understanding of this significant aspect of human history. The book is divided into six chapters, which describe and analyze the origin, evolution and development of rice farming in the world and focus on the rich and diverse cultural styles and diversity characteristics of rice cultivation civilization in various parts of Asia due to geographical location and regional environmental differences.

グローバル・ガバナンスと持続可能な開発－中国とグローバル・サウスの視点
Sun, Jin / Yu, Hanzhi (eds.), Global Governance and Sustainable Development: Perspectives from China & the Global South. 565 pp. 2025:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <756-141>
ISBN 978-981-9507-55-9 hard ¥38,111.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book provides an exploration of China's evolving role in global governance and sustainable development, offering unique insights from over thirty leading scholars from most leading universities in China and beyond. Through a multidisciplinary lens, the volume delves into key themes such as global financial systems, climate governance, transnational environmental policies, and China's contributions to global infrastructure, health, and AI governance. It analyzes theoretical frameworks-such as "harmonious governance" and "a community with a shared future for mankind"-while assessing practical initiatives like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and carbon trading schemes. The book also highlights intersections between state governance, migration, education, and gender equity, demonstrating how local and global governance interact in an increasingly interconnected world towards sustainable development goals. By bridging global perspectives from the North and South, this book addresses a crucial gap in understanding how the Global South, particularly China, contributes, influences and innovates global governance regimes. It is essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in global governance, sustainable development, and public administration who seek a deeper understanding of China's leadership and the future of equitable global governance.

インド太平洋における国際関係を理解する
Karmazin, Ales / Kolmas, Michal / Qiao-Franco, Guangyu, Understanding International Relations in the Indo-Pacific. (Routledge Studies on the Asia-Pacific Region) 246 pp. 2025:10 (Routledge, UK) <755-697>
ISBN 978-1-032-99791-9 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00 *
ISBN 978-1-032-91450-3 paper ¥12,673.- (税込) GB￡ 42.99 *

Karmazin, Kolmas, and Qiao-Franco deconstruct the concept of the Indo-Pacific and offer a timely, comparative, and multidimensional exploration of the region's international relations.Addressing fundamental academic questions regarding the viability of the Indo-Pacific as a regional conception, this book examines whether the Indo-Pacific is a true regional community or a strategic invention driven by global rivalries and geopolitical interests. Drawing on a rich blend of International Relations, Security Studies, International Political Economy, Human and Political Geography, Cultural Studies, and Area Studies, the book investigates the key thematic areas that define the region's past, present, and future. They include a historical investigation of formation, enculturation, and demarcation of the region; colonization, decolonization, and construction of the modern state; conflicts and wars in (trans)regional settings; regional economy and development; institutions and other modes of international or transnational cooperation; and cultures, societies and identities within and across the Indo-Pacific countries.An essential read for students, scholars, and practitioners of international affairs who seek to make sense of one of the world's most dynamic and contested regions.Chapters 2, 3 and 5 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivatives (CC-BY-ND) 4.0 license.

Leung, Angela Ki Che / Stevens, Hallam (eds.), Crafting Everyday Food: Technology, Tradition, and Transformation in Modern East Asia. (Food in Asia and the Pacific) 277 pp. 2025:8 (U. Hawai'i Pr., US) <755-747>
ISBN 979-88-8070-006-6 hard ¥15,246.- (税込) US$ 70.00 *

A.K.Sahoo編　アジアのディアスポラとナショナリズム・ハンドブック
Sahoo, Ajaya K. (ed.), Routledge Handbook of Asian Diaspora and Nationalism. 352 pp. 2025:12 (Routledge, UK) <755-749>
ISBN 978-1-032-78337-6 hard ¥67,804.- (税込) GB￡ 230.00

Routledge Handbook of Asian Diaspora and Nationalism presents cutting-edge research on various temporal and spatial dimensions of Asian diasporic nationalism. It examines how nationalism is negotiated and renegotiated in the diasporic context, and how diasporic nationalism significantly contributes to the ongoing processes of transnationalism and ethnonationalism.Divided thematically into four broad sections, the chapters critically examine how diasporic nationalism remains a subtle yet prominent characteristic of Asian diasporas today:? Historicizing Diasporic Nationalism? Diasporic Nationalism and Homeland Politics? Diaspora and Cultural Nationalism? Diaspora and EthnonationalismContributing to the growing diaspora and transnational studies, this book serves as an essential reference guide for students and scholars across the social sciences and humanities.

東アジアの歴史記述必携
Wang, Q. Edward (ed.), The Routledge Companion to East Asian Historiography. (Routledge Companions) 518 pp. 2025:12 (Routledge, UK) <755-750>
ISBN 978-1-032-60269-1 hard ¥67,804.- (税込) GB￡ 230.00

The Routledge Companion to East Asian Historiography offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich and dynamic traditions of historical writing in East Asia, tracing their evolution across two millennia. Rooted in the influential Chinese historiographical tradition and enriched by the distinctive contributions of Korean and Japanese scholars, the book examines how these practices have adapted to cultural, political, and intellectual shifts.The volume's four thematic sections explore the origins and evolution of historical writing, modernity's transformative impact, and the diverse methodologies shaping contemporary scholarship. Key topics include the establishment of official historiography in imperial China, the innovative practices of the Song dynasty, and the influence of Western ideas and Marxist frameworks from the twentieth century. Emerging areas such as social, environmental, gender, and global history are examined, alongside comparative studies bridging East Asian and Western traditions. From ancient chronicles to modern interpretations shaped by nationalism, Marxism, scientism, and globalization, the volume highlights the interplay between tradition and innovation that defines East Asian historical culture.As the first of its kind, this companion serves as both an essential textbook and scholarly reference for students and researchers interested in East Asian history, global historiography, social history, intellectual history, and postmodernism.

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Lone, Fozia Nazir / Zhu, Guobin / Carty, Anthony (eds.), Human Rights and Gender Based Violence in Asia: A Comparative Critical Analysis. (Routledge Research in Human Rights Law) 248 pp. 2025:11 (Routledge, UK) <755-541>
ISBN 978-1-032-73349-4 hard ¥42,746.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00 *

This edited book adopts a prescriptive and culturally relative narrative to understandand critique human rights within Asia. Simultaneously, it aims to understand howhuman rights, especially, such as women's rights, are practised and protected byAsian nations.The book evaluates the realisation of Eurocentric human rights by Asian states in linewith their domestic needs and priorities. It delineates the alien nature of westernstandards of human rights for Asia. Contributors focus on varied geographicalcontexts including South Asia, China, and Vietnam. The chapters also cover theprotection of women's rights in conflict zones in Myanmar, Kashmir and Afghanistan,as well as regional human rights mechanisms.Covering a diverse region, this book will be of interest to researchers and students ofinternational human rights, feminism and gender studies, particularly in the Asiancontext.