ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses ethno-national-religious diasporas. It examines the histories and the cultural, social, and political backgrounds of current “historical,” “modern,” and “incipient” ethno-national diasporas, all of which have the potential to mobilize their members in order to promote or defend their own or their homelands’ interests in their hostlands. Such actions can result in the formation of conflictual, cooperative, triadic, or even four-sided relationships and exchanges involving homeland, diaspora, hostlands, and other interested actors. The chapter summarizes similarities and differences between diasporas and transnationalism. Finally, it concludes by describing how diasporic relations have become an integral part of international politics, and as such, influence the behavior of all parties involved.
