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

中国に直面する－大国の競争の時代における米国防衛政策
Anderson, James H. / Green, Daniel R. (eds.), Confronting China: US Defense Policy in an Era of Great Power Competition. (Praeger Security International) 352 pp. 2024:9 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <726-827>
ISBN 978-1-4408-7966-1 hard ¥26,752.- (税込) GB￡ 95.00 *

Informed by senior policymakers with extensive expertise in defense policy, this book provides a comprehensive regional and functional perspective on US policy toward the People's Republic of China.Confronting China addresses the central security questions of our generation: How best can the United States deter Chinese aggression and win the peace? China's pursuit of global hegemony reflects a patient yet determined effort to reshape the international order in its favor. Deterring Chinese aggression and winning the peace necessitates an integrated approach that draws upon all instruments of US national power.Drawing on the insightful analysis of eleven senior national security practitioners, chapters discuss the China challenge from multiple perspectives. Contributors examine the different dimensions of China's growing power and assess how well they advance the Chinese Communist Party's political ambitions and what must be done to counter them. Drawing upon each writer's particular areas of expertise, chapter authors provide concrete, strategy-based, and resource-informed policy recommendations.

Hijzen, Constant Willem, Roots of Counterterrorism: Contemporary Wisdom from Dutch Intelligence. (Causes and Consequences of Terrorism) 416 pp. 2024:11 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <726-837>
ISBN 978-0-19-778603-1 hard ¥28,314.- (税込) US$ 132.00 *
ISBN 978-0-19-778604-8 paper ¥9,652.- (税込) US$ 45.00 *

The dominant narrative in intelligence studies portrays the evolution of intelligence from Cold War times to the present as one of increasing complexity. But Western intelligence and security services have countered terrorism before: terrorism became an important threat from the end of the 1960s onwards. Counterterrorism efforts before 9/11, however, differed from those employed post-9/11, not only in the way threats were perceived, but also in the repertoires of action that emerged to counter them. Using newly declassified primary sources, Roots of Counterterrorism puts into focus how the rise of terrorism in the 1970s challenged the existing perceived core functions of intelligence, specifically in the Netherlands. Constant Willem Hijzen analyses how the Dutch domestic security service Binnenlandse Veiligheidsdienst (BVD) scrutinized traces of terrorism from 1968, when Spanish anarchists bombed embassies in The Hague, until the South Moluccan attack of 1978, after which the threat of terrorism and political violence diminished. Unlike counterterrorism in the post-9/11 era, prevention was not the primary goal. Instead, the Dutch security service launched intelligence investigations into the suspected perpetrators of attacks, provided hands-on assistance during terrorist incidents, and advised the police and the Justice department. Roots of Counterterrorism sheds new light on Dutch intelligence history, but also on the dynamics of international intelligence cooperation, operational complexities, and more fundamental questions in intelligence and security studies about the essence and evolution of intelligence and intelligence organizations.

ウクライナ戦争の時代におけるロシアとイラン
Divsallar, Abdolrasool (ed.), Struggle for Alliance: Russia and Iran in the Era of War in Ukraine. (Middle East Institute Policy Series) 384 pp. 2024:9 (I. B. Tauris, UK) <726-843>
ISBN 978-0-7556-5351-5 hard ¥18,304.- (税込) GB￡ 65.00 *
ISBN 978-0-7556-5350-8 paper ¥5,628.- (税込) GB￡ 19.99 *

This book provides a comprehensive study of the complex impacts of the war in Ukraine on Russo-Iranian relations, and the resulting consequences for the international relations of the Middle East. In contrast to dominant academic approaches, which view Russo-Iranian relations through the lens of an anti-hegemonic agenda and confrontation with the US-led international order, this study presents an alternative angle stating that the war in Ukraine has sped up Moscow and Tehran's interdependency, primarily because of the protective benefits that it brings to both states.The book analyzes various debates about the impact of the war on Russo-Iranian relations. From the perspective of the emerging literature on authoritarian regionalism, the book explores how domestic politics and common threat perceptions play a role in these states' decisions to adjust to the systemic changes caused by the war. Chapters address how changes in the strategic environment are affecting Moscow and Tehran's perception of each other, what factors contribute the most to both states' decision to pursue greater cooperation and how they manage the new conflicts of interest raised by the war. The book also queries whether relations continue to be based on tactical partnership, or whether a stronger alliance between Moscow and Tehran is unfolding, and what the consequences of such a struggle for alliance will be for the wider region.

ロシアの戦争と影響
Weissmann, Mikael / Nilsson, Niklas (eds.), Russian Warfare and Influence: States in the Intersection Between East and West. 208 pp. 2024:7 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <726-846>
ISBN 978-1-350-33522-6 hard ¥18,304.- (税込) GB￡ 65.00 *
ISBN 978-1-350-33521-9 paper ¥5,628.- (税込) GB￡ 19.99 *

This open access anthology takes a holistic approach to how Russia carries out hybrid warfare against its neighbouring countries - states at the intersection between the East and West. The book addresses the vulnerabilities of these countries to Russian influence and hybrid warfare tactics, as well as their responses to this security challenge. It includes a close examination of local developments in states such as Ukraine, Belarus, Finland, Armenia, Serbia and many others, analysing specific scenarios and practices, and draws on these observations to develop the current conceptual understanding of hybrid warfare as a phenomenon. Scholarship frequently focuses only on Russia and treats countries subjected to Russian hybrid measures as passive victims, thus providing an overly schematic picture of Russian behaviour. This book instead treats these states as actors in their own right, assessing their potential to address and counter the specific security problems arising from their geographic and political position. The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com.

政治的暴力－発展途上世界における植民地化、民主主義、紛争
Doces, John A., Political Violence: Colonization, Democracy, and Conflict in the Developing World. (New Horizons in International Relations) 208 pp. 2024:11 (E. Elgar, UK) <726-850>
ISBN 978-1-0353-2317-3 hard ¥23,936.- (税込) GB￡ 85.00 *

Examining the role of elections and top-down democracy promotion in Africa, this book focuses on how and why electoral contests are associated with division and violence. It considers whether the Western political model has failed developing countries, in what ways, and how this has affected people's lives.Providing historical analyses of colonization, liberalism, and democracy, John A. Doces challenges the prevailing notions of liberal democracy and instead identifies its promotion as a form of political control and the latest manifestation of the colonial endeavor. Utilizing original data from 11 African case studies, the book finds that non-Western countries do not have the foundations to support competitive processes like democratic elections, which are associated with spikes in violence and fear. Adopting a comparative approach, Doces concludes that imposing Western liberal democracy upon developing societies inflicts harm that persists over time, limiting rather than promoting prosperity.This topical book is invaluable for students and scholars of international relations, political science and public policy, security studies, democracy, regulation and governance, and development studies. Its empirical research will also be of use to policymakers and advisors working in developing countries.

アフリカにおける準軍隊と国家建設－軍民関係のグローバルな理解に向けて
Bachmann, Olaf, Quasi-Armies and State-Building in Africa: Towards a Global Understanding of Civil-Military Relations. 240 pp. 2024:9 (Zed Books, UK) <726-873>
ISBN 978-1-350-41338-2 hard ¥23,936.- (税込) GB￡ 85.00 *

Civil-military relations in the Global South are both important and understudied. In practice, this leads to international programmes repeatedly, erroneously assuming that the only way to restore stability, development and peace in post-conflict and post-crisis societies is to focus on state-building without taking into account the respective political culture in place. The results in the Global South, and particularly in Africa, have been weak and fragile at best.In this open access book, through rich new case studies of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Cameroon, and Rwanda, Olaf Bachmann takes an important step in de-Westernizing civil-military relations theory. Focussing on one of the key pillars of the state-the army-and starting from the historically established axiom that there cannot be a state without an army and there cannot be an army without a state, Bachmann demonstrates how and why most African militaries never developed into professional armies. Instead, they have generally remained quasi-armies in the context of the quasi-states that established themselves after independence. Analyzing these events in the context of a wide array of Asian and African sources, Bachmann exposes the Anglo-Eurocentrism at the heart of Samuel Huntington's hugely influential theory of the soldier and the state, and in so doing, he provides a powerful, more globally relevant re-examination of state-formation processes as they relate to the control of violence.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 Bloomsbury Open Collections Library Collective.

テロリストの信念と語り
de Graaf, Beatrice, The Radical Redemption Model: Therrorist Beliefs and Narratives. (Extreme Overvalued Belief and Behavior Series) 376 pp. 2025:1 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <726-874>
ISBN 978-0-19-779246-9 hard ¥28,314.- (税込) US$ 132.00

What do convicted terrorists really believe when they say they committed their acts in the name of a higher authority? Combining oral history, social psychology, and historical research, Beatrice de Graaf explores the belief systems that underlie acts of religious terrorism. From interviews with terrorist detainees from the Netherlands, Syria, Pakistan, and Indonesia-mostly jihadists and some right-wing extremists-de Graaf reconstructs life stories of surrender, struggle, sacrifice, and redemption. She unravels the nexus between extreme beliefs and terrorist activity, presenting a grounded theory of radical redemption, in which people commit acts of violence as personal, psychological quests for significance. De Graaf's analysis examines how these beliefs developed in individual cases, and what happened when the hoped-for redemption was not fulfilled. Ultimately, by focusing on the extreme beliefs of individuals, The Radical Redemption Model offers a new understanding of the elusive and perennial connection between religion and violence, and between radical beliefs and terrorism.

マリとサヘルにおける紛争とテロリズム
Diarra, Modibo / Kone, N'Begue et al. (dir.), Conflits et terrorisme au Mali et au Sahel: regards croises. 425 p. 2024:4 (L'Harmattan, FR) <726-875>
ISBN 978-2-336-44217-4 paper ¥9,516.- (税込) EUR 41.00

ミャンマーにおけるネ・ウィンのビルマ化の遺産－21世紀における平和への課題
Eh Htoo, Saw / Waters, Tony, General Ne Win's Legacy of Burmanization in Myanmar: The Challenge to Peace in the Twenty-First Century. 225 pp. 2024:5 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <726-878>
ISBN 978-981-9712-69-4 hard ¥27,848.- (税込) EUR 119.99 *

This book focuses on how Burmanization created and reinforced ethnic divides since the 1962 coup d'etat. when General Ne Win concentrated all authority in the Burmese speaking army. Background research for the book includes Burmese language materials from the Burmese Socialist Party (BSP) and others that describe with what the BSP believed in their own terms. This is unique from previous works on the topic which either simply pointed out that the policies "didn't work" and therefore are uninteresting, or to claim that they were "necessary" given the chaos of the previous regime. The authors agree that Ne Win's policies "didn't work." However, the book goes further by elaborating why Burmanization policies developed in the 1960s are important for understanding Burmese society today. Most importantly, Ne Win's ideology reflects how patterns of interethnic relationships in Myanmar lead to the "intractability" of the battles in early twenty-first century Myanmar.

国際安全保障研究と技術
Gibson, Tobias T. / Jefferson, Kurt W. (eds.), International Security Studies and Technology: Approaches, Assessments, and Frontiers. (New Horizons in International Relations) 288 pp. 2024:10 (E. Elgar, UK) <726-880>
ISBN 978-1-0353-3623-4 hard ¥29,568.- (税込) GB￡ 105.00 *

International Security Studies and Technology applies an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of emerging technologies and issues related to their development, governance, laws, ethics, understanding, and (mis)use, considering their impact on international security and established international norms.Bringing together a diverse collection of experts, Tobias T. Gibson and Kurt W. Jefferson analyse international security and technology through three conceptual frameworks: approaches, assessments, and frontiers. The book examines the real-life impacts of new technologies on national security, warfare, military doctrine, and geopolitical security alliances across various environmental and human security contexts. Exploring intelligence, information control strategies, cybersecurity, child labour trafficking and chemical and biological weapons, it builds a deeper understanding of the applied aspects of security and technology. The book concludes with a discussion of how science fiction and the silver screen, the future of space in international security, the ethics of autonomous weapons, and American presidential war powers are all affected by the boundaries of technological advancements in the context of international security.This book is vital for students and scholars of security, international relations, AI and technology, politics and public policy, and regulation and governance. Its practical applications are also beneficial to international security lawyers and policy advisors.

中東の紛争－入門
Johannsen, Margret, The Middle East Conflict: An Introduction. (Springer Texts in Political Science and International Relations) 119 pp. 2024:5 (Springer, GW) <726-882>
ISBN 978-3-658-43900-2 hard ¥20,885.- (税込) EUR 89.99

This textbook deals with the Middle East conflict as a key element of international relations. The origins of the conflict and its international dimensions, the major Israeli-Arab wars, attempts at a solution, peace plans and visions for the future are presented in a concise manner. Extensive map material illustrates the findings.The English translation of this book, originally in German, was facilitated by artificial intelligence. The content was later revised by the author for accuracy.

片桐範之著　いかに自由民主主義国がハッカーからサイバーネットワークを守るか
Katagiri, Nori, How Liberal Democracies Defend Their Cyber Networks from Hackers: Strategies of Deterrence. 139 pp. 2024:4 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <726-883>
ISBN 978-3-031-54560-3 hard ¥27,848.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book outlines the main technological, legal, and operational options that liberal democratic nations have when confronting challenges in cyberspace. It offers a range of policy ideas they can adopt to make their defense stronger and deter future cyber-attacks. The author explores how liberal societies, especially those in the Western world, have so far confronted a variety of cybersecurity challenges by hackers in nondemocratic regimes like Russia and China. and zooms in on the main challenges that democratic states face in adopting strategies of cyber deterrence, and how those challenges shape their ability to actually deter hackers.

東アジアの海洋紛争をナビゲートする
Midford, Paul / Bailey, Jennifer / Levy, K. et al. (eds.), Navigating East Asian Maritime Conflicts: Technological Change, Environmental Challenges, Global and Regional Responses. (Palgrave Studies in Maritime Politics and Security) 422 pp. 2024:7 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <726-885>
ISBN 978-3-031-51988-8 hard ¥27,848.- (税込) EUR 119.99 *

As technological development and diffusion have greatly increased the resources states can recover from maritime space, the stakes of these conflicts have grown. Nowhere is this clearer than in East Asia. This book examines how technological change and diffusion impact East Asian maritime conflicts, and approaches for conflict management and resolution.

人間の安全保障と気候変動を理解する
Pink, Ross M. / Dhofier, Luthfi, Understanding Human Security and Climate Change. (Understanding) 208 pp. 2024:9 (E. Elgar, UK) <726-888>
ISBN 978-1-0353-2281-7 hard ¥26,188.- (税込) GB￡ 93.00 *

In this timely work, Ross Michael Pink and Luthfi Dhofier detail specific case studies across eight countries to provide a crucial overview of the impacts of climate change. They highlight the importance of the human security paradigm, prioritising the rights of citizens rather than those of nations, to accurately assess this existential issue.Understanding Human Security and Climate Change critically analyses the climate challenges faced across North America, Africa and Asia, and their respective efforts to produce workable solutions. The threats to communities, the economy, healthcare, politics and personhood are compared, as well as the major policies and laws that have been introduced to tackle them. Each chapter contains insightful expert interviews, which contribute towards a better understanding of climate change and its consequences for humanity.This informative book is a vital resource for students and scholars of climate change, environmental policy and international relations. It is also of interest to legal practitioners, environmental policymakers and other professionals working in the environmental and human rights fields.

人工知能と新しい世界秩序－新たな兵器、新たな戦争、新たな権力均衡
Roumate, Fatima, Artificial Intelligence and the New World Order: New Weapons, New Wars and a New Balance of Power. (Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Multidisciplinary Applications) 165 pp. 2024:5 (Springer, GW) <726-890>
ISBN 978-3-031-50311-5 hard ¥27,848.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book discusses the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on post-COVID-19 international relations. With the decline and fall of U.S. global leadership and the emergence of new powerful actors, as hastened by the global pandemic, new arms are now used in new forms of wars with new players. The balance of power swings between geostrategic interests and those linked to the global governance of virtual space and the race to technological sovereignty. Chapters focus on the challenges imposed by these changes on different parts of the international system-law, governance, diplomacy, international psychological security-and articulate new strategies and ethical policies as possible solutions. The volume is interdisciplinary and will appeal to researchers, students, and professionals across fields interested in the ethics of AI in the international system.

恐怖と抑圧の道具としてのロケット、ミサイル、ドローン
Sankaran, Jaganath, Bombing to Provoke: Rockets, Missiles, and Drones as Instruments of Fear and Coercion. 232 pp. 2024:10 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <726-891>
ISBN 978-0-19-779262-9 hard ¥21,235.- (税込) US$ 99.00
ISBN 978-0-19-779263-6 paper ¥6,424.- (税込) US$ 29.95 *

The rapid proliferation and growing sophistication of aerospace weapons--rockets, missiles, and drones--have altered the landscape of warfare. The influence of these weapons on the battlefield is felt profoundly, yet the mechanism of coercion by which these weapons alter the will of the adversary is poorly understood. In Bombing to Provoke, Jaganath Sankaran argues that it is not what these aerospace weapons physically do but what they prompt the target state to do in response that matters for understanding their coercive effect. By threatening a chemical, biological, or nuclear strike or demonstrating the ability to bombard the target's economic and political core repeatedly, aerospace weapons coerce by weaponizing fear and triggering a sense of defenselessness. Sankaran provides a series of historical and current case studies to show how these fears amplify the political vulnerabilities of the target state, coercing it to divert substantial military resources away from other vital missions to redress the threat. This scenario is playing out in real time right now in both the Russo-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza theaters, both of which are seeing barrages of cross-border missile and rocket fire aimed at weakening the target's resolve. For anyone seeking to understand why states at war in the age of aerospace weapon warfare operate and react in the ways that they do, this book's methodical dissection of the strategic rationale behind these weapons makes it necessary reading.

非暴力としての平和－アフリカの平和研究におけるトピック
Spiegel, Egon / Mutalemwa, G. / Liu, Cheng et al. (eds.), Peace as Nonviolence: Topics in African Peace Studies. (Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development) 347 pp. 2024:7 (Springer, GW) <726-892>
ISBN 978-3-031-52904-7 hard ¥32,490.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book advances the peace discourse as defined in UN guidelines, while also working towards the implementation of the science of peace in various educational contexts in Africa, particularly at universities. The contributions gathered here are intended to highlight the role of university peace studies programs, particularly their relevance for peace education, peace research and peace work.The book is dedicated to students and teachers of Peace Studies and Development Studies at universities as well as civil society experts. They bear a great responsibility with regard to shaping the "Culture of Peace" called for by the UN, based on the foundation of peace education and peace work and in the context of an adequate peace policy. The book seeks to strengthen African pillars of lasting peace through Peace Studies. Analyzing the latest topics in Africa of universal importance, it offers a valuable reference guide for researchers and professionals grappling with the realities of nonviolence and other essential topics in Peace Studies.

Sukman, Daniel, American Football and the American Way of War: The Gridiron and the Battlefield. 182 pp. 2024:4 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <726-893>
ISBN 978-3-031-55344-8 hard ¥32,490.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book provides the reader with a history on the linkages between American Football and the American Way of War. It provides concise summaries of aspects of tactics, operations, and strategy, as well as international relations theory using football as a metaphor to simplify the concepts. International relations theory and military strategy tend to be complicated subjects often explained with jargon that puts the average reader to sleep. A book about war and foreign policy explained through football analogies and comparisons is designed to liven the topic and explain various military theories, strategies, and concepts. War and football tend to dominate national media. War is often a topic of debate from the highest levels of government to local bars and coffeehouses. Football is the monolith of sports that blankets sports television and radio throughout the year. This book provides the reader an understanding of how military professionals formulate and execute strategy in an easily understandable manner.

鈴木啓之、酒井啓子編　ガザ・ナクバ　2023～24年－背景、コンテクスト、帰結
Suzuki, Hiroyuki / Sakai, Keiko (eds.), Gaza Nakba 2023-2024: Background, Context, Consequences. (Evidence-Based Approaches to Peace and Conflict Studies 14) 200 pp. 2024 (Springer, GW) <726-894>
ISBN 978-981-9748-67-9 hard ¥20,885.- (税込) EUR 89.99 *

This book is one of the first edited volumes on the current Israel/Palestine conflict-the Gaza Nakba 2023-24. It contains contributions from both young post-doctoral researchers and more seasoned scholars from Japan. These authors, with their rich experience of field work in the region and their interdisciplinary approaches, are able to provide critical analyses on the current breakdown of humanitarian norms, the dysfunctional state of international organizations, and the breakdown of conflict management and peace-building. The unique viewpoints of Japanese scholars are shared regarding their understanding of the critical developments in Gaza since October 7, 2023. Further, these chapters analyze the background of the conflict, focusing on popular sentiments, national identity, and historical memory in Israel/Palestine, and the importance of space and land as national and cultural symbols, using rich and updated written and visualdata from the region. This work significantly challenges prevailing arguments, as it avoids stereotyped understandings of the persistence of religious and ethnic hatred, the proxy relationships of global powers (e.g., USA) and regional ones (Iran), and regional rivalries over geopolitical and economic interests in the Middle East. Such arguments as these provide no more than a quick divide-and-rule type of solution, encouraging merely superficial diplomatic coordination among the major global powers rather than a real solution. Alternatively, this book provides a new framework for understanding the structure of the conflict, making way for solving the problem from the popular level, and delving deeply into reconsideration of the durability or non-durability of the state system in the Middle East and a Western originated liberal international order and norm in general. The book also discloses the severe reality that human rights in the Global South are often neglected. In this sense, the purpose of this work is to disclose the significance of the Gaza War as an iconic event which reveals all the contradictions, inequalities and injustices in a global historical context. This book is essential for anyone who wants a fresh and expert consideration of the Israel-Palestine-Gaza issue, which avoids the often parochial stereotypes that attend it in the West, and which views it through a global lens. Juan Cole, Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History, University of Michigan

サイバー主権－国際安全保障、マスコミ、インターネットの将来
Topor, Lev, Cyber Sovereignty: International Security, Mass Communication, and the Future of the Internet. (Global Power Shift) 207 pp. 2024:7 (Springer, GW) <726-895>
ISBN 978-3-031-58198-4 hard ¥25,527.- (税込) EUR 109.99

The internet has become a battleground for global power struggles, with nations and even terrorist organizations wielding cyber-attacks to exert control. As the absence of binding international laws and norms leaves cyberspace largely unchecked, countries are seeking to establish their Sovereign Cyber Domains (SCD) - tightly controlled cyberspaces. In this illuminating monograph, the author explores how Russia, China, Iran, and others perceive the internet as a means for the United States and its allies to maintain global dominance and influence foreign audiences, driving their pursuit of strict regulations over domestic cyber affairs and mass communication. Yet, even the United States is now susceptible to foreign cyber operations, mainly foreign influence that undermines its domestic affairs. Even International Blocs like the European Union had expressed concerns about foreign influence and privacy rights abuses, leading to regulatory initiatives like the General Data Protection Regulation, Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act. As nations prioritize cybersecurity and sovereignty over free speech and convenience, the book predicts a future of increased regulation across all layers of the cyber domain, mirroring the historical emergence of the concept of sovereignty.Drawing on a combination of political science, international relations, and cyber domain practices, this monograph offers valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and students. By analyzing existing cyber sovereignty processes and predicting future trends, the book contributes to international relations theories, sheds light on the challenges of an unregulated cyber domain, and provides guidance for a secure and controlled digital future.

組織犯罪のテロリズム－国際法と国際関係の視点
Rocha, Inmaculada / Seatzu, F. / Akestoridi, K. (eds.), Organised Criminal Terrorism: An International Law and International Relations Perspective. 232 pp. 2024:8 (Brill / Nijhoff, NE) <726-616>
ISBN 978-90-04-42456-2 hard ¥37,600.- (税込) EUR 162.00

In this book contributors engage into the theoretical dialogue about the interplay between terrorism and organized crime. Arguing in favor of its existence, the authors of the book seek to define the phenomenon of 'organized criminal terrorism' and examine the appropriateness of the international and regional legal frameworks on terrorism and organized crime to address this unitary criminal phenomenon. The volume reveals similarities and differences between terrorism and organized crime that support views in favor of new international legal instruments and those that defend the current approach to combat organized criminal terrorism. Contributors hope that the book will form the basis for a more informed discussion on the issue.

グローバル政治経済、地政学、国際安全保障
Mishra, Omprakash / Sen, Souradeep (eds.), Global Political Economy, Geopolitics and International Security: The World in Permacrisis. 353 pp. 2024:7 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <726-315>
ISBN 978-981-9722-30-3 hard ¥37,132.- (税込) EUR 159.99 *

The volume delves into the intricate web of contemporary permacrisis rooted in the strategic imperatives of nation-states. Through a historical lens, it navigates the evolving landscape of international politics, tracing the transition of power dynamics from purely military to a fusion of economic and military prowess. The contributions in the volume argue that this shift has redefined the traditional balance of power, with economic instruments emerging as potent tools for geopolitical manoeuvring. Examining the interplay of geopolitical, geoeconomic, and security imperatives, it scrutinises the complex relationships that often perpetuate crises instead of global stability. It sheds light on the unprecedented hybridity of modern warfare, where military and economic dimensions intertwine, exemplified by the ongoing tensions between the liberal international order on the one hand, and Russia and China on the other. Recognising this complexity, the volume raises concerns about the uneven capacity of states to navigate these imperatives. Beneficial for specialists in International Relations and Strategic Studies, policymakers, security experts, scholars, and postgraduate students, this comprehensive volume offers insights into the intricate dynamics of geopolitics, political economy, and security issues of our time.

カスピ海地域における地政学とエネルギー安全保障政策
Misiagiewicz, Justyna, Geopolitics and Energy Security Policies in the Caspian Region. (Geopolitics and International Relations 5) 318 pp. 2024:5 (Brill / Nijhoff, NE) <726-322>
ISBN 978-90-04-69760-7 hard ¥32,029.- (税込) EUR 138.00

The analysis of geopolitics and energy security policies in the Caspian region is a challenging research task. This is because of the specific development of international relations in this region and the evolution of its importance in the context of the functioning of the global energy market. Due to its special geopolitical location in central Eurasia and at the junction at the world's largest trading routes, the region is gaining in importance, both politically and economically in contemporary international relations, and becoming a place where actors involved satisfy the need for energy security.

Ledwidge, Frank / Parr, Helen / Edwards, Aaron (eds.), Ground Truth: The Moral Component in Contemporary British Warfare. (Studies in Contemporary Warfare) 224 pp. 2024:7 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <726-140>
ISBN 978-1-350-33552-3 hard ¥18,304.- (税込) GB￡ 65.00 *
ISBN 978-1-350-33551-6 paper ¥6,191.- (税込) GB￡ 21.99 *

After twenty years of almost unbroken wars of choice, the ethical deficiencies in the operational conduct of war by Western armed forces have largely been ignored by scholarly critique. This volume addresses these deficiencies, featuring analysis by some of the UK's leading academics and military veterans working in the fields of military ethics and contemporary conflict. Compiled in honour of Colonel David Benest OBE, a soldier-scholar who believed that ethics should be central to an effective military education, the book focuses on problems ranging from the practicalities of how to conduct a counterinsurgency campaign in one of the most challenging combat zones in the world to the failure to account properly for defeat during military conflicts. This important volume explores critical questions perennially raised about the role of the military in a democratic society and the extent to which its ideals are compromised in fighting wars of choice.

Fyjis-Walker, Matthew, Who Benefits from the Sanitized Language of Violence? (International Studies on Military Ethics 14) 70 pp. 2024:6 (Brill / Nijhoff, NE) <726-137>
ISBN 978-90-04-69641-9 hard ¥16,014.- (税込) EUR 69.00

Language is not neutral; it determines, and is determined, by perspective. This volume explores the role of an influential vocabulary of war, sanitised language, the language that seeks to clean up the appearance of events through euphemism, abstract words and opaque phrases. Critical discourse analysis of the language of recent military campaigns shows that the public authorities do not explain events as clearly as they might. Despite social, political and strategic incentives to use sanitised language, its use appears to undermine the democratic process and reduce public authorities' freedoms, possibly emboldening adversaries and turning away potential partners.