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

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 ¥32,600.- (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 ¥32,600.- (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 ¥32,600.- (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 ¥28,838.- (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 ¥32,600.- (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 ¥37,616.- (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.