JSASJapan Society for Afrasian Studies

Editor's Note: One of the founding members of the Japan Society for Afrasian Studies (JSAS), Professor Adem Seifudein , has also become one of the most thoughtful and consistent contributors to this Newsletter. We are therefore delighted to share with our readers a book review he recently wrote for the Journal of International Relations of the Asia-Pacific. The review, which follows, is both insightful in its own right and an excellent gateway to the book it discusses. Readi

Here is a forwarding of the event announcement from our JSAS member, Professor. Meyu Yamamoto of Ritsumeikan University. If you know international students, please let them know. *********** There is growing attention to Third Culture and Mixed Heritage individuals in both academia and civilsociety. This gathering examines their contributions to contemporary Africa–Asia relations and reflects on future challenges and possibilities. The two speakers grew up as individuals of A

African countries are experiencing a significant number of election-related conflicts, many of which lead to large-scale violence. (Photo by Reuters) Editor's Note: No Shortcuts for Africa’s Political Renewal Africa stands at a crossroads. Across much of the continent, political life remains trapped in a cycle of predictable dysfunction: staged and manipulated elections, persecution of opposition colleagues, leaders clinging to power for decades,  and political institutions h

By Wakiko Ohira and Kithinji Kinyua We were honored to represent the Japan Society for Afrasian Studies (JSAS) at the 6th Biennial Conference of the African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA), held from September 24 to 27, 2025, at the University of Cape Verde in Praia. This year’s theme, “African Responses to Global Vulnerabilities: Building Hope for the Future,”  provided an expansive and urgent frame through which scholars from across the continent and the diaspora could

In this final symposium, we will present research findings and receive feedback from the project advisors and practitioners in the field of global health, aiming to contribute to the advancement of further discussions within both the academic and practitioner communities. We would be very appreciative if you could participate.

Editor As JSAS prepares for its 2025 conference under the keynote subtheme “Peace and Conflict in Afrasia: Seventy Years after the...

We are pleased to notice you that the registration for our annual conference at Hiroshima University is ready....

By Seifudein Adem, originally published in the Mail and Guardian (South Africa) The recently concluded 9th Tokyo International Conference...

A Workshop at Sophia University Friday, July 18, 2025 Workshop Concept Note Background and...

By Vick L. SSALI, Aichi Gakuin University Left to right, Yamamoto, Ssali and Munemura Three JSAS Board members attended the Africa-Asia,...

By KINYUA, Laban Kithinji Research Fellow – African Studies Centre, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Introduction: Ngũgĩ’s Death and...

Rangarirai Gavin Muchetu. Trump, Ramaphosa clash over disputed White genocide claim ( Source: X images) Introduction On May 21, 2025,...

Wither to, Africa? By Seifudein Adem (Research Fellow, JICA...

(By Vick L. Ssali, Aichi Gakuin University) JSAS 2024 @Ritsumeikan has been reported on and appraised in a previous JSAS newsletter. I...

Editor's note: Professor Ali Mazrui  (1933–2014) was a renowned Kenyan-born academic, political scientist, and public intellectual known...

Seifudein Adem This article first appeared in the October 10th edition of Daily Maverick. Ten years ago, in the early...

On September 28th, the 2024 Annual Conference was held at Ritsumeikan University. The event brought together scholars and professionals...

This year marks a significant milestone, commemorating 30 years since pivotal transformations across Africa, such as the first democratic...

Are you ready for our annual event? We now released ticket sales and your registration to our Kyoto conference. Please direct all...

Dear JSAS members and all interested applicants, We are extending the deadline for abstract submission until August 30, 2024. We warmly...