Kukina U.A. Theoretical Understanding of the “Diaspora” Concept in Political Science. Ethnosociety and Interethnic Culture. 2024. No. 9 (195). P. 56-61.

Abstract

This article examines the evolution, multidimensionality and conceptualization of the diaspora concept in Political Science. The source base includes works by Russian and foreign scholars in Political Science, Sociology, History, Ethnography. Particular attention is paid to the formation of identity in the host country and the emergence of hybrid identities. The categories of diaspora diplomacy, ethnic and diaspora lobbying, as well as the concept of “cyberdiaspora”, established in scientific works with the development of the global information space, are considered. The author emphasizes the importance of studying the role of diasporas in the formation of foreign policy strategies of countries of origin and destination for a thorough understanding of the complex interactions between states on the global stage. The article offers a new theoretical framework for analyzing the political participation of diasporas and their influence on domestic and international processes.