Understanding Transformative Roles of Diasporas in Context of Conflict and Peace Processes
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This article argues that diaspora can influence the conflict and peace processes in their homeland in the positive or negative ways. It will review relevant literature to foster an understanding of conflict-generated diasporas namely, those who are able to contribute to conflict and/or peace in their home countries. It will also explore how the concept of diaspora has been developed in the literature and how this impacts the status of diaspora in the peace and conflict field.
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