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

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.

西田一平太他編　インド太平洋における安全保障のアクターとしてのEU
Joshi, Yogesh / Nishida, Ippeita / Chaturvedi, D. (eds.), The European Union as a Security Actor in the Indo-Pacific: Perceptions and Responses from the Region. 249 pp. 2024:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, US) <734-955>
ISBN 978-981-9744-52-7 hard ¥28,244.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This edited volume provides state perspectives on Europe's security engagement in the Indo-Pacific from four different sub-regions and twelve different countries in the Indo-Pacific, namely - East Asia (Japan, China and South Korea); Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore); Oceania (Australia, New Zealand and Fiji) and lastly South Asia (India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives). By engaging with diverse countries, the framing in the book also allows for the inclusion of established and emerging regional groupings, such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad).

歴史における東アジアの国際関係－長く激動の20世紀
Jo, Kyu-hyun, East Asian International Relations in History: The Long and Stormy 20th Century. 254 pp. 2024:8 (Springer, GW) <734-999>
ISBN 978-981-9748-31-0 hard ¥28,244.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book provides a sweeping overview of East Asian international relations in history from the nineteenth century onwards, with a focus on Korea and its relationship with East Asia and the USA. In contrast with many books which concentrate exclusively on the twentieth century, this book offers a long-term perspective on modernity and modernization in East Asia. It addresses the tributary system, the Meiji Restoration, Japanese imperialism in East Asia, and the Cold War in East Asia. It also incorporates the First and Second Indochina Wars from Vietnam's perspective and expands the geographical scope of East Asia beyond the traditional framework of Korea, Japan, and China. The book begins with the tributary system as a starting point of East Asian modernity in contrast to the old view that the tributary system was not a "modern" system. It rejects the idea that Japan was modernizing while Korea remained stagnant and shows why Japanese colonialism continues to be controversial and problematic. Through the book's emphasis on Vietnam's perspective of the Indochina Wars, it places much value on nationalism, anti-imperialism, and decolonization as forces of modernity and modernization. Relevant to scholars and students in history, international relations, and East Asian studies more broadly, the book brings with it a novel, fresh and innovative approach to East Asian history.

Kuzmin, Yaroslav, Across the Seas in Prehistoric Northeast Asia: Obsidian as a Commodity for the Study of Human Migrations. (The Science of Human History in Asia and the Pacific 2) 124 pp. 2024:12 (Springer, GW) <734-1001>
ISBN 978-981-9751-37-2 hard ¥32,952.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book provides the current knowledge on prehistoric human contacts and migrations in Northeast Asia (consisting of far eastern Russia, Northeastern Siberia, Korea, Northeast China, and Japan), using obsidian as a commodity. The aim of this book is to reconstruct the patterns of prehistoric exchange and human movements in the Upper Palaeolithic and Neolithic of Northeast Asia. The proposed book is the first comprehensive summary of obsidian provenance and issues related to prehistoric human contacts/migrations and early seafaring in Northeast Asia. The particular importance of this book is that obsidian is used as a commodity to establish the movements of ancient people that is almost impossible to do using traditional archaeological approaches. The book contains updated information on the vast region with a multitude of obsidian sources and artefacts, based on the author's first-hand knowledge generated in the last 30+ years. It makes this book a unique source of information derived from Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese publications (as well as English summaries) for comparison between different parts of Northeast Asia.

Masungo, Kurauone, Student Activism in the Global South: The Formation of Political Capabilities in Higher Education. 240 pp. 2024:9 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-1002>
ISBN 978-3-031-62974-7 hard ¥35,306.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book makes an original conceptual and empirical contribution to debates on the role of student activism in enhancing social justice within education in the Global South, using South Africa as a case study. The book explores the development of higher education students' political capabilities through student activism - that is, the freedom to express political ideas and engage in protests, including the following key capabilities: participation, dialogue, practical reasoning, voice, emotional expression, contextual knowledge and physical wellbeing. The author considers the possibility of enhancing justice and democracy in higher education through the formation of such student freedoms. The book will be of interest to academics and researchers in student activism, higher education and social justice, as well as institutional staff members with knowledge of student governance, members of student representative councils and higher education administrators.

Odilla, Fernanda / Tsimonis, Konstantinos (eds.), Corruption and Anti-Corruption Upside Down: New Perspectives from the Global South. (Political Corruption and Governance) 421 pp. 2024:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-1003>
ISBN 978-3-031-66031-3 hard ¥30,598.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This edited volume provides original research and innovative analysis on corruption and anti-corruption in countries and regions of the Global South. It brings together economists, social and political scientists, and international relations, law, public policy and management scholars working on and from different regions of the Global South in a discussion of the empirical, comparative, and theoretical aspects of corruption and anti-corruption. By reflecting on a variety of experiences, theories, and methodologies, this collective effort responds to the call to decolonise social sciences and democratise the dialogue between policymakers, practitioners, and the general public.

BRICSと気候変動
Solomon, Hussein / Solomon, Sanet / Gupta, Bashabi (eds.), BRICS and Climate Change: Balancing National Interests, National Development Goals and Global Environmental Sustainability. 248 pp. 2024:9 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-1004>
ISBN 978-981-9755-31-8 hard ¥28,244.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book delves into the intricate interplay between climate change and the dynamic shifts in global power structures, focusing on the expanded BRICS. Offering a distinctive vantage point by encapsulating the evolving dynamics of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the book through this unique perspective, sheds light on the nuanced relationship between environmental challenges and the geopolitical landscape. It has an interdisciplinary approach, seamlessly weaving insights from political science, economics, development studies, and the natural sciences. This holistic integration of diverse disciplines enhances the reader's understanding, presenting a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted issues at the nexus of climate change and global politics. It not only maps out the current climate crisis confronting humanity in the twenty-first century, but also extends a helping hand to policymakers. The inclusion of pragmatic policy recommendations adds a pragmatic dimension, providing valuable insights that policymakers may find instrumental in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.