New Research on the History of Central Eurasia and West Asia during 2020 to 2023 and Its Prospects - Digitalization and Challenges for the Globalization of Mongol Studies -

This paper summarizes research accomplishments in Central Eurasian and West Asian history from 2020 to 2023, highlighting key trends:<br/> First, institutional studies dominated Silk Road research due to its vast scope.<br/> Second, studies on nomadic empires focused predominantly on the Mongol Empire, continuing the trend from 2016-2019.<br/> Third, research on Korean Peninsula-Central Eurasia relations centered mostly on Goryeo and the Mongol Empire.<br/> Fourth, modern Central Eurasian studies primarily examined the independence histories of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia.<br/> Fifth, in West Asian studies, Ottoman research saw significant growth, especially among younger scholars, while Arab and Middle Eastern historical studies decreased, focusing mainly on Islamic rituals and laws.