ABSTRACT
In the contemporary globalized world, the diasporas have emerged as a powerful factor in developing relations between the nation-states. Notably, the Indian diaspora has acted as a catalyst in strengthening bilateral relations between India and the host nations. The India-US Civil Nuclear Deal is a case in point, as ethnic Indians in the United States (US) successfully lobbied for clinching of the nuclear deal. However, the recent incidents of maltreatment of ethnic Indians in Malaysia and racist attacks on the Indian students in Australia seem to have gone against the general trend of strengthening relations between India and the host countries. Nevertheless, the Indian diaspora has the potential of furthering India’s relationship with the host nations.
