Call for Chapters: Influence, Identity, and the Power of Asia in the Age of AI

Editors

Jan Vrba, GrandEdu Research School, Czech Republic

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: June 21, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: August 23, 2026
 Submission Date: August 23, 2026

Introduction

Influence, Identity, and the Power of Asia in the Age of AI explores the "New Orient" by analyzing the intersection of rapid AI adoption with traditional cultural and political landscapes in Asia. The volume aims to challenge Eurocentric perspectives by investigating how China, Japan, and Southeast Asian nations (and other Asian countires) navigate this transformation, offering a valuable resource for scholars in international relations and Asian Studies. Researchers are invited to submit proposals related to cultural, economic, or political topics integrated with AI.

Objective

Objectives are e.g.: 1.) Synthesizing Tradition and AI: to examine how Asian nations balance deep-rooted cultural legacies with the rapid integration of artificial intelligence in governance, economy, and social life, 2.) Challenging Eurocentrism: to move beyond Western-centric frameworks, offering a nuanced understanding of Asian regional integration and sovereign identity in a digitalized global order. 3.) Decoding Soft Power: To analyze how the "Digital Silk Road," gastrodiplomacy, and pop culture serve as modern instruments of influence when powered by AI and data-driven strategies, and 4.) Bridging Research Gaps: To provide a multidisciplinary toolkit for scholars and policymakers that connects cultural heartbeats - such as faith, aesthetics, and family values-to hard-tech advancements.

Target Audience

The target audience for this publication includes academics, researchers, and students specializing in International Relations, Asian Studies, Political Science, and Digital Humanities. By bridging the gap between culture and technology, it provides critical insights for scholars exploring how AI reshapes regional identities.Additionally, the book serves as a vital resource for policy analysts, diplomats, and strategic advisors focusing on Indo-Pacific geopolitics. Business leaders and market analysts operating in Eastern markets will also benefit from the deep dive into the socio-political undercurrents driving the region. Ultimately, it is designed for any professional seeking to understand the "New Orient" beyond basic economic data.

Recommended Topics

Topics should combine economic, cultural, political, colonial, architectural, and other topics combined with AI and Asian countries. Accepted topics include, e.g. (must be connected with AI in Asia). Topics include: Imperial Legacies and Modern Sovereignty, The Digital Silk Road, Faith as a Political Instrument, The Great Demographic Divide, Soft Power and Cultural Export, Hydropolitics and Resource Security, Urbanization and the Rise of Megacities, Models of Governance, Gender, Labor, and Economic Transformation, Maritime Security and the Indo-Pacific, Cuisine and Gastrodiplomacy, Modernity vs. Tradition in Architecture, The Evolution of Family Values, Pop Culture and Regional Integration, Festivals and Political Mobilization, Language and Post-Colonial Identity, Spiritual Tourism and Sacred Spaces, The Aesthetics of Resistance, Fashion and Identity Politics, Cinema and the National Narrative, Other cultural-related topics, Other cultural-economy related topics, Other geographical and political-related topics.

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 21, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by July 5, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by August 23, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Influence, Identity, and the Power of Asia in the Age of AI. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

June 21, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 5, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
August 23, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
September 27, 2026: Review Results Returned
October 25, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
November 1, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Prof. PhDr. Jan Vrba, Ph.D., GrandEdu Research School, jan.vrba@fves.eu
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