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 ¥26,396.- (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 ¥36,956.- (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 ¥42,236.- (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 ¥36,956.- (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 ¥28,776.- (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 ¥36,956.- (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 ¥42,240.- (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 ¥31,416.- (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 ¥34,316.- (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 ¥26,396.- (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 ¥42,236.- (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 ¥17,160.- (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.