Diaspora politics, as a multidisciplinary field examining the influence of migrant communities on both their host and origin countries, increasingly focuses on the role these groups play in shaping foreign policy. Specifically, the potential leverage of first-generation diaspora populations on their host countries’ foreign policy decisions is analyzed through interest group theory and Cigler’s (1978) “particular type of foreign policy key” model. For instance, the perceived impact of the Greek-American diaspora on U.S. foreign policy during the 104th Congress concerning the Bosnia-Herzegovina conflict has been empirically examined through qualitative analysis of Congressional Record statements. Findings indicate that this diaspora cohort significantly influenced congressional voting behavior, underscoring the importance of diaspora politics in international relations and policymaking processes. The expanding literature on diaspora politics highlights how factors such as ethnicity, history, migration, and social structure shape diaspora interests and their evolution over time, thereby revealing the complex role diaspora groups play in global political dynamics.

• Afyare, A. A. (2024). Diaspora politics: The influence of diaspora communities on foreign policy. ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382640841_Diaspora_Politics_The_Influence_of_Diaspora_Communities_on_Foreign_Policy