Neither from within nor from without: how states securitize diasporas

Diasporas and their transnational ties to their homelands and various other networks raise heightened suspicion in their countries of residence. Diasporas are perceived as non-state actors that form transnational and non-transparent ties with their homelands, foster long-distance nationalism, and create potential dual loyalties. Moreover, they are perceived as a potential source of tension due to the possibility of transporting homeland conflicts, leading to public unrest and security issues in the transnational space. Countries of origin often share similar concerns. While harnessing the potential of diasporas has become a trend in the international arena, home states also, at times, perceive diasporas as…

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