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

20～21世紀におけるノルウェーの外交政策
Almlid, Geir K., Norway's Foreign Policy in the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries: Noble Rhetoric and National Interests. 240 pp. 2024:8 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-901>
ISBN 978-3-031-46284-9 hard ¥28,244.- (税込) EUR 119.99 *

This book provides an introductory analysis of Norway's foreign policy in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, with a particular focus on the latter. Covering themes such as security and defence, foreign aid, and European integration, the author argues that despite often presenting itself as an idealist country and a 'peace nation,' Norwegian governments have demonstrated an understanding of power politics and a desire to, above all, promote national self- interests. The author explores the country's global relations with the US and NATO, the countries of the European Union, and great powers such as Russia and China. By adopting a historical perspective, the book demonstrates how continuity and stability have been fundamental features of contemporary Norwegian foreign policy. Drawing on a wide range of current and archival government sources, parliamentary debates, and opinion pieces in news outlets, as well as an extensive selection of academic sources, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of Norway's foreign relations.

Ingimundarson, Valur, Iceland's Arctic Policies and Shifting Geopolitics: Embellished Promise. 213 pp. 2025:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-904>
ISBN 978-3-031-40760-4 hard ¥28,244.- (税込) EUR 119.99 *

This book examines the role of the Arctic in Iceland's foreign and security policies from the end of the Cold War to the present. Based on extensive research and drawing on approaches from the fields of history and international relations, it shows that Iceland's Arctic policies have gone through multiple phases during this period, all of which have been heavily influenced by external geopolitical factors, including its relationship with the United States, the 2008 financial crisis, the rise of China, and the Ukrainian crisis. It also demonstrates how Iceland's strategic position in the North Atlantic has important repercussions for the United States, Russia and China. With an emphasis on geopolitics, nation branding, and governance, this book will appeal to scholars and students of Arctic policies, geopolitics and international relations.

中国とロシアの関係
Hamilton, Robert, The China-Russia Relationship: The Dance of the Dragon and the Bear. (Global Power Shift) 165 pp. 2024:12 (Springer, GW) <734-908>
ISBN 978-3-031-69259-8 hard ¥14,120.- (税込) EUR 59.99 *

This book takes a new approach to examining the relationship between China and Russia, departing from the standard debate over whether the relationship is a true strategic partnership or merely an axis of convenience. Instead, the book argues that the best way to gain an understanding of ties between Beijing and Moscow is to watch how they interact "on the ground" in regions of the world where they both have important interests at stake. It provides an in-depth analysis of Chinese-Russian interaction in Africa, Central Asia, and East Asia, as well as an analysis of China's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The picture of the relationship that emerges portrays its dynamic, complex, and contingent nature, and reveals areas of convergence and divergence between these two powers. In doing so, it provides a new perspective useful to both scholars and policymakers.

D.ストレルツォフ他編　ロシアの外交政策における『アジアの転換』
Torkunov, Anatoly / Streltsov, D. / Koldunova, E. (eds.), The "Asian Turn" in Russian Foreign Policy. 578 pp. 2024:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-920>
ISBN 978-981-9753-91-8 hard ¥30,598.- (税込) EUR 129.99 *

This book explores the seemingly unstoppable turn away from Europe and towards Asian powers, notably China, on the part of the Russian state in the early 21st century. Ongoing global changes, the growing complexity of international interactions and internal political dynamics in Russia have led to what has become known in Russian official and expert discourse as the "Asian turn" or "turn to the East". The monograph systemically analyzes all key directions of Russia's Asian turn and assesses achievements, problems and prospects of Russian strategy in Asia in a wider international context. The book might be interesting to those who are professionally studying IR, international dynamics in Asia, and Russian foreign policy in Asia.

インドの外交政策の75年
Basu, Partha Pratim / Arshed, Tanwir (eds.), 75 Years of India's Foreign Policy: Bilateral, Conventional and Emerging Trends. 535 pp. 2024:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-924>
ISBN 978-981-9760-53-4 hard ¥32,952.- (税込) EUR 139.99 *

This book deals with pertinent issues and frameworks that will help readers map the course of India's Foreign Policy and its strategies. Divided in four broad sections, it aims to understand the trajectories that have shaped India's geopolitical and geostrategic manoeuvres and highlights some of the emerging dimensions of India's foreign policy.

世界は中国を恐れるべきか？
Bo, Zhou, Should the World Fear China? 376 pp. 2025:3 (Hurst, UK) <734-925>
ISBN 978-1-80526-345-6 hard ¥8,481.- (税込) GB￡ 30.00 *

For Washington, China is a strategic competitor: the only country with both the will to reshape the world order and, increasingly, the means to do so. For Europe, the People's Republic is a 'partner for cooperation, an economic competitor and a systemic rival'. For NATO, it is a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war against Ukraine. Yet Beijing's image is far more positive in the Global South, of which the PRC considers itself a part. Zhou Bo's essays unpack China's own view of its role today. The PRC is operating not only in a world becoming less Western, but--more importantly--a West becoming less Western; and the key to its outlook lies in Africa, the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific as much as in Europe and the White House. Are Moscow and Beijing really so closely aligned? Where are Sino-Indian relations headed? Is China a new Cold War foe for the West? Or will economic ties inevitably bring the two powers closer together?

断片化する国際秩序におけるEU外交政策
Costa, Oriol / Soler i Lecha, E. / Vlaskamp, M. C. (eds.), EU Foreign Policy in a Fragmenting International Order. (The European Union in International Affairs) 219 pp. 2024:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-926>
ISBN 978-3-031-64059-9 hard ¥11,766.- (税込) EUR 49.99 *

This open access book delves into the responses of EU actors, such as member states, institutions, and political groups in the European Parliament, to the fragmentation of the liberal international order (LIO). The analytical framework adopted in this volume explores the diverse interpretations of this phenomenon and the various political initiatives associated with them. Among these interpretations is the concept of strategic autonomy, which has emerged as a key feature of debates surrounding the EU's adaptation to a fragmented LIO. The contributors examine these dynamics across different issue areas and dimensions of EU foreign policy, encompassing the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), external relations, and the externalization of internal policies. They use the term fragmentation to refer to a bundle of processes affecting the LIO that range from challenges to the universality of human rights to the crisis of global governance instruments, from the bifurcation of tech to protectionist tendencies in trade policies.

シリアの危機とクルド人の要因
Harutyunyan, Lilit (ed.), The Syrian Crisis and the Kurdish Factor: Intra-Kurdish, Regional and International Aspects. 93 pp. 2024:10 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-932>
ISBN 978-3-031-66184-6 hard ¥30,598.- (税込) EUR 129.99

The book includes the extensive materials of the international conference on "The Syrian crisis and the Kurdish factor: intra-Kurdish, regional, and international aspects". It aims to discuss the intra-Syrian, regional, and international aspects of the Syrian crisis and the geopolitical significance of the Kurdish factor in the region by involving diplomatic and academic circles on the platform of Science Diplomacy. Syria plays an important role both regionally and sub-regionally, and developments in Syria have ripple effects in other Arab countries as well. The contribution aims to discuss the internal Syrian developments and the Kurdish factor from different perspectives, as well as the impact of the Syrian crisis on regional and international reality and the involvement of regional and non-regional actors (the USA, Russia, China, EU countries, Iran and Turkey) in the Syrian conflict and its consequences.

Hernandez Martinez, David / Calvillo Cisneros, J. M. (eds.), International Relations and Technological Revolution 4.0: World Order, Power and New International Society. (Contributions to International Relations) 205 pp. 2024:11 (Springer, GW) <734-933>
ISBN 978-3-031-66749-7 hard ¥32,952.- (税込) EUR 139.99 *

This book analyzes the global implications of the fourth industrial revolution, the Technological Revolution 4.0, on International Relations. Examining the intersection of new technologies and international power, this volume engages in extensive discussions and debates surrounding the immediate and long-term consequences of innovations, such as artificial intelligence, big data, virtual reality, smart cities, and drones. The rapid and potent march of technological progress intensifies global curiosity and concern, particularly regarding control over these new technologies. The book discusses essential questions, such as the theoretical analysis of new technologies in international relations, their impact on the 21st-century world order, and the pivotal roles of international actors in this revolution. Finally, it examines how these new technologies are reshaping international security, cooperation, and communication. A critical resource for researchers and the general public, this book provides a contemporary and theoretical framework to contextualize the international discipline in light of the challenge posed by new technologies, while also discussing the key variables that mold international society in the 21st century within the parameters of this technological revolution. Moreover, it anticipates the prominent dynamics and challenges that will shape global structures, regions, and nations in the forthcoming decades.

バングラデシュと中国の接続性
Islam, Md. Nazrul / Hussain, Akbar (eds.), Bangladesh-China Connectivity: History, Trade and Diplomacy, and Society. 335 pp. 2024:12 (Springer, GW) <734-936>
ISBN 978-981-9748-47-1 hard ¥37,660.- (税込) EUR 159.99 *

This book adopts an interdisciplinary social science approach. It includes original research papers on Bangladesh-China's connectivity to archaeology, history, religion, traditional Chinese medicine, language and literature, women and gender, diplomacy and strategic relations, bilateral business and trade, and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Most of the existing literature perceives bilateral and regional connectivity from economic and strategic points of view and emphasizes financial and political profit-loss and integration. This book combines the archeological and cultural issues from history and diplomacy, and soft power from the present. The content of this book has a broader scope and is divided into six parts including background and introduction; archeology, history, and religion; business and trade; diplomacy and geo-strategy; traditional Chinese medicine; language and literature; and society, culture, and gender. This book is particularly designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academics, journalists, and strategic think tanks from broader humanities and social sciences backgrounds including, history, archeology, religious studies, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, political sciences, international relations, economics, environmental studies, language and literary studies, gender studies, health studies, and business.

中国・欧州・アフリカ関係ハンドブック
Li, Yichao / Leandro, Francisco Jose B. S. et al. (eds.), The Palgrave Handbook on China-Europe-Africa Relations. 1126 pp. 2024:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-938>
ISBN 978-981-9756-39-1 hard ¥65,908.- (税込) EUR 279.99 *

This handbook comprehensively covers topics in international relations, with a specific focus on China-Europe-Africa relations. This triangular relationship brings substantial contribution for the formation of an emergent new international order. With China being the second largest economy, and a growing power in military, technology, trade and cultural relations, the book provides decisive research on the key aspects that ground the country's external relations with Europe and Africa. The first three parts of the book covers issues related to strategy, economy, and security, with specific case studies. In addition, the fourth part, not only focuses on China-Europe-Africa, but also extends to chapters on multilateralism and relations with other countries, regions, and economic communities. In doing so, the book also addresses topics on the Ukraine war, Covid-19, the Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Gateway, and the balance of major powers.

技術と新しい地政学
Macaes, Bruno, World Builders: Technology and the New Geopolitics. 265 pp. 2025:2 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <734-939>
ISBN 978-1-009-39738-4 hard ¥6,498.- (税込) GB￡ 22.99 *

World politics has changed, claims Bruno Macaes. Geopolitics is no longer simply a contest to control territory: in this age of advanced technology, it has become a contest to create the territory. Great powers seek to build a world for other states to inhabit, while keeping the ability to change the rules or the state of the world when necessary. At a moment when the old concepts no longer work, this book aims to introduce a radically new theory of world politics and technology. Understood as 'world building', the most important events of our troubled times suddenly appear connected and their inner logic is revealed: technology wars between China and the United States, the pandemic, the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the energy transition. To conclude, Macaes considers the more distant future, when the metaverse and artificial intelligence become the world, a world the great powers must struggle to build and control.

ケニアの外交政策の現代的分析
Magu, Stephen, A Contemporary Analysis of Kenya's Foreign Policy. 323 pp. 2024:9 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-940>
ISBN 978-3-031-67343-6 hard ¥32,952.- (税込) EUR 139.99 *

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of Kenya's foreign policy decisions, examining its pivotal role in global affairs and its interplay with regional and international dynamics. Through an insightful exploration of Kenya's national security concerns and diplomatic engagements, the book delves into the intricate nexus between geography, political stability, and foreign policy.Featuring a near-chronological examination, the book is organized thematically, with each chapter analysing Kenya's multifaceted foreign policy landscape. From exploring the genesis of Kenya's foreign policy to unravelling the political intricacies of territorial integrity and regionalism, the book illuminates the nation's historical journey in the global arena. Drawing on empirical research, it presents the complexities of Kenya's involvement in regional conflicts and its substantial contributions to international peacekeeping efforts. Furthermore, it offers a nuanced understanding of Kenya's engagement in global multilateral platforms, shedding light on its contributions to the UN Security Council and other international governing bodies. By critically analysing the socio-economic implications of global policies such as the Washington Consensus and Structural Adjustment Programs, the book details the intricate web of influences shaping Kenya's economic landscape and its intricate relations with other nations. Engaging readers with a deep exploration of Kenya's role in addressing humanitarian crises and its response to global challenges, the book provides a compelling narrative on how a seemingly 'small power' can significantly influence broader global dynamics. By emphasizing the intricate relationship between local challenges and global implications, the book serves as an indispensable guide for scholars, policymakers, and global stakeholders seeking to comprehend the nuanced interplay of geopolitics, diplomacy, and regional security within the broader context of the Global South.

Mohsin, Amena / Ashraf, ASM Ali et al. (eds.), The Futures of Borders and Geopolitics in South Asia: Beyond a Statist Discourse. (Global Political Transitions) 273 pp. 2024:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-941>
ISBN 978-981-9765-94-2 hard ¥32,952.- (税込) EUR 139.99 *

This book offers a theory-driven and evidence-based approach to the study of South Asian borders and geopolitics. In the book, readers will be particularly interested to see the multiple meanings of borders and territoriality and their effects on border communities. The analyses found within chapters show how the statist and territorialist definitions of border and geopolitics have given way to the rise of liberal, humane, and gendered definitions of borders and geopolitics. Individual chapters in this volume employ a wide variety of qualitative research methods, with some adopting a mixed method approach by combining quantitative and qualitative data. The book would be a useful reference to academics and practitioners with a regional interest in South Asia.

Heuser, Beatrice, Flawed Strategy: Why Smart Leaders Make Bad Decisions. 192 pp. 2025:1 (Polity Pr., UK) <734-846>
ISBN 978-1-5095-6669-3 hard ¥13,502.- (税込) US$ 64.95 *
ISBN 978-1-5095-6670-9 paper ¥4,770.- (税込) US$ 22.95 *

Why did Volodymyr Zelensky doubt that Russia was preparing a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022? Why did British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain decide to 'do business with Herr Hitler' in Munich in 1938? And how was it that Israeli elites dismissed intelligence warnings of the Hamas attack in 2023? Had they not learned their lesson from the Egyptian-Syrian attack on Yom Kippur fifty years earlier? In all these cases, smart decision makers misjudged their adversaries, largely because they failed to understand how their enemies' actions and strategies were shaped by different values and beliefs to their own. We may think such beliefs are irrational merely because we do not share them. They may appear confusing and ill judged. But as Beatrice Heuser ably shows in this pithy book, strategy making is a tricky business, marred by bias, irrationality, bureaucratic politics, colliding government interests, and complex procedures and structures. Assessing our adversaries as not only irrational but also illogical is a dangerous game that can lead to flawed and, on occasions, catastrophically bad decisions. This book explains why.

グローバルな環境ガバナンスにおける科学と政策のインターフェイス
De Dona, Matteo, Science-Policy Interfaces in Global Environmental Governance: Myths, Challenges and Opportunities. (SpringerBriefs in Political Science) 103 pp. 2024:9 (Springer, GW) <734-864>
ISBN 978-3-031-68259-9 paper ¥11,766.- (税込) EUR 49.99 *

This Brief discusses science-policy interfaces (SPIs) in global environmental governance. Broadly speaking, SPIs can be understood as institutional arrangements that aim to bridge science and policy within a specific issue-area with a view to facilitating the solution of relevant societal problems. Although the scholarly literature on SPIs has grown substantially over the last two decades, there are still several myths and misconceptions about such bodies: these are often reflected in the practice of science-policy bridging within international organizations such as the United Nations. Offering an accessible discussion of the promises and pitfalls of SPIs, the book deliberately targets a hybrid audience, reaching out to both academics and practitioners. By reconstructing relevant theoretical debates across different scholarly fields, such as International Relations and Science and Technology Studies, and by taking stock of key hands-on experiences, this Brief connects the theory and practice of global SPIs, reflecting on the role of critical social science research as far as the interplay between science and policy in international environmental governance is concerned. On the basis of a balanced analysis of the strengths and shortcomings of global SPIs, this volume intends to provide readers with a faithful picture of the current international science-policy landscape as well as with an informed opportunity to evaluate these institutional arrangements' potential for helping to address the global environmental challenges that the world is facing today.

Drury, Shadia B., Chauvinism of the West: The Case of American Exceptionalism. 273 pp. 2024:9 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-887>
ISBN 978-3-031-68553-8 hard ¥32,952.- (税込) EUR 139.99 *

This book is a critical exploration of the intellectual foundations of American foreign policy on the left and the right. The left is inspired by Immanuel Kant's idea that spreading democracy is the key to universal peace. The right is inspired by the realism of Thucydides, Leo Strauss, and Carl Schmitt. The emphasis is on military power as a sign of superiority and a means to survival. For the right, spreading democracy is merely a ploy for building a global commercial empire to rival the British. Drury gives reasons for rejecting both as manifestations of the chauvinism of the West.

国際開発・気候政策における新しい傾向－韓国とドイツへの焦点
Klingebiel, Stephan / Kalinowski, T. / Keijzer, N. (eds.), Emerging Trends in International Development and Climate Policy: A Focus on Korea and Germany. 156 pp. 2024:9 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-897>
ISBN 978-3-031-65670-5 hard ¥11,766.- (税込) EUR 49.99 *

This open access book delves into the considerable alignment of global sustainable development priorities between Germany and the Republic of Korea (hereafter referred to as Korea), despite their geographical separation. Notably, both nations share a common commitment to development policy and international climate action, an alignment that holds immense potential for enhanced cooperation in today's evolving global landscape. Germany's historical role as a founding member of the international development cooperation system juxtaposes with Korea's more recent entry into the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and its Development Assistance Committee (DAC) in 2010. Korea has transformed from a significant development assistance recipient to an active provider, a transition mirrored in its engagement in international climate finance. Within this dynamic context, the book thoroughly examines key aspects such as the evolving development policy profiles of Germany and Korea, their roles in international organizations, and their shared commitment to international climate policies. It also explores avenues for deeper collaboration between these like-minded partners, all against the backdrop of an evolving geopolitical focus, including the new Indo-Pacific emphasis.

新興国に対するドイツの外交政策
Morozowski, Tomasz, German Foreign Policy Towards Emerging Powers: Co-Shaping Globalization. (Contributions to International Relations) 350 pp. 2024:12 (Springer, GW) <734-898>
ISBN 978-3-031-68792-1 hard ¥32,952.- (税込) EUR 139.99 *

Ribeiro Hoffmann, Andrea / Katsikas, Dimitris et al. (eds.), Finance, Growth and Democracy: Connections and Challenges in Europe and Latin America in the Era of Permacrisis: Democracy, Finance, and Growth. (United Nations University Series on Regionalism 33) 332 pp. 2025:1 (Springer, GW) <734-274>
ISBN 978-3-031-68474-6 hard ¥11,766.- (税込) EUR 49.99 *

The present volume uses a comparative regional approach to analyze how permacrisis-an extended period of instability and insecurity-has been experienced and dealt with in the European Union (EU) and Latin America. Written by academicians and policy experts from both regions, the volume has three main objectives. Firstly, it critically evaluates the response of regional organizations and governments in the EU and Latin America to the crises that have shaken these regions in recent years. Secondly, chapters contribute to a better understanding of the promised benefits and risks of digital currencies and fintech more generally to economic growth, financial stability and inclusion. Finally, the volume promotes an understanding of the challenges of permacrisis in both the EU and Latin America, as well as encouraging their cooperation at the multilateral and bi-regional levels. Providing an interdisciplinary perspective, this volume will be of interest to researchers and students of international relations, international political economy, international finance and economics, international law, global governance, and regionalism, as well as public officials of ministries of foreign affairs, finance and the economy, public officials of international and regional organizations. This is an open access book.

V.K.アガワル他編　地経学と経済的国政術ハンドブック
Aggarwal, Vinod K. / Cheung, Tai Ming (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Geoeconomics and Economic Statecraft. (Oxford Handbooks) 568 pp. 2025:5 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <734-275>
ISBN 978-0-19-767354-6 hard ¥40,748.- (税込) US$ 196.00 *

The Oxford Handbook of Geoeconomics and Economic Statecraft is a comprehensive, critical, and contemporary exploration of issues at the intersection of political economy and security studies. Long considered separate branches of political science, economics and security have become increasingly intertwined. The volume examines the state of the field, where it has been in the recent past, and where it is likely to go in future. Contributors examine conceptual edges of geoeconomics and economic statecraft as well as its core, the globalizing context of the field, and the challenges posed by social, economic, and technological changes. The twenty-eight chapters in the volume are divided into six parts. After the introduction to the volume, section 2 considers past and present thinking about the field. Section 3 explores the methods used in geoeconomics and economic statecraft. Section 4 looks at key issues. Section 5 covers the intersection of national security and geoeconomics, and the last section looks at regional perspectives in the field. Geoeconomics and economic statecraft are issues of contemporary concern and on the front pages of newspapers on an almost daily basis. This book provides the intellectual context and insights to understand the challenges and prospects that the world faces currently and over the long-term, making it a useful resource for academics, practitioners, business executives, journalists, and students.

Ausserladscheider, Valentina, Far-Right Populism and the Making of the Exclusionary Neoliberal State. (Building a Sustainable Political Economy: SPERI Research & Policy) 104 pp. 2024:8 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-276>
ISBN 978-3-031-64466-5 hard ¥9,412.- (税込) EUR 39.99 *

This book examines the rise of exclusionary neoliberalism by assessing how far-right populist actors impact economic policy change. Drawing on the case of the Austrian Freedom Party, the book illustrates how neoliberalism emerged as a far-right political project in Austria. Tracing the Freedom Party?s ideational history, the book describes the making of the exclusionary neoliberal state through its establishment in the 1980s, its implementation in the early 2000s and how exclusionary neoliberalism was sustained after the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. The book thereby provides important insights on how domestic politics respond to challenges imposed by globalization and international market integration, and explains the less obvious ways in which exclusionary nationalist ideas can be deeply entangled with neoliberalism. The book will appeal to all those interested in far-right populism and its interrelation with political economy.

L.S.タラーニ他著　移民の問題－政治、経済、国境の安全保障の失敗
Talani, Leila Simona / Rosina, Matilde, The Migration Question: Politics, Economics and the Failure of Border Security. 288 pp. 2025:6 (Hurst, UK) <734-281>
ISBN 978-1-80526-302-9 paper ¥8,481.- (税込) GB￡ 30.00 *

This authoritative book proposes a fresh perspective on international migration, offering decisive answers to the big questions, and dismantling the main myths surrounding one of the most salient issues of today's global politics. Who are these migrants? Do they steal our jobs? Can we help them in their home countries? Do border controls improve security? Are open borders desirable? Leila Simona Talani and Matilde Rosina address these issues and more in their deeply researched study of migration into both Europe and the United States. Assessing globalisation's impact on international migration, the authors find that it is virtually impossible to stop contemporary flows from the Global South to North. In this context, policies designed to control, limit or deter immigration simply transform some or all regular migrants into irregular ones--exacerbating insecurity for citizens of the receiving state, and criminalising the migrants. Through empirical research including original surveys and interviews, Talani and Rosina demonstrate conclusively that the only solution to this short-circuit world of securitisation and criminalisation is for the Global North to open its doors to the migrants already, inevitably, coming through--particularly since the evidence shows that regularising migration is a positive-sum game, in economic, social and security terms.

Favennec, Jean-Pierre, Geopolitics and Energy Transition 1: The Basics. (Energy Series) 208 pp. 2024:9 (Wiley-ISTE, UK) <734-293>
ISBN 978-1-78630-970-9 hard ¥34,303.- (税込) US$ 165.00 *

The energy sector is undergoing unprecedented change. Twenty years ago, the main concern was having enough oil and gas, whereas today, political leaders are faced with the need to reduce the CO2 emissions produced by still-dominant fossil fuels, without being able to totally rely on renewable energies, which are intermittent and whose share in energy production remains low. Geopolitics and Energy Transition 1 presents the technical aspects of energy and its main characteristics, and outlines the challenges of the energy transition, the conditions for the development of renewable energies and the geopolitical stakes of this transition. It also describes the various energy markets and the consequences of liberalization policies, not forgetting to analyze the structures of the different sectors, while pointing out the fundamental problems of supply security and ways of strengthening it.

Favennec, Jean-Pierre, Geopolitics and Energy Transition 2: From One Continent to Another, Contrasting Situations. (Energy Series) 240 pp. 2025:1 (Wiley-ISTE, UK) <734-294>
ISBN 978-1-78630-971-6 hard ¥34,303.- (税込) US$ 165.00 *

The energy sector is undergoing unprecedented change. Twenty years ago, the main concern was having enough oil and gas, whereas today, political leaders are faced with the need to reduce the CO2 emissions produced by still-dominant fossil fuels, without being able to totally rely on renewable energies, which are intermittent and whose share in energy production remains low. Geopolitics and Energy Transition 2 examines the energy sector and the state of energy transition continent by continent. North America is rich in resources, while the situation is mixed in South America. Europe advocates transition but remains dependent on imported fossil fuels. The CIS has enormous resources at its disposal and uses them as political weapons. Access to energy is a priority for Africa. Asia is faced with growing energy needs and pollution, which should accelerate energy transition. The Middle East, a champion of hydrocarbons, is launching into solar energy.