Transnational diaspora diplomacy, emotions and COVID-19: the Romanian diaspora in the UK

Dolea, Alina

doi:10.1057/s41254-021-00243-1

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“…Our interest is to identify the shifting characteristics of diaspora communities, with a specific focus on Romanian diasporas. Recognising the contribution that previous studies made to the current topic (Dolea, 2018(Dolea, , 2020(Dolea, , 2022Trandafoiu, 2013;Vathi and Trandafoiu, 2020), our research identifies three forms of engagement in the case of Romanian diaspora diplomacy: mediation, representation and advocacy. While previous studies have identified a rising political awareness and visibility in the host societies of Romanian diasporic communities, our research develops this particular dimension within the broader framework of diaspora diplomacy.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…The online presence is vital for interactions with government bodies or institutions; the interactive character of diasporic organisations with host society institutions does indicate the level of public participation to the host country's life and public discourse. In a more recent paper, Dolea (2022) documents the impact that Brexit and especially COVID-19 pandemic had on the Romanian diaspora in the UK; from the acceleration of the digitalisation of diasporic communication and an augmentation of feelings of alienation and rejection of Romanians by both home and host state, to an increasing coagulation and visibility.…”

Section: Diaspora Diplomacymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Accounting for different waves of Romanian post-communist migration (Trandafoiu, 2013), studies have emphasised a transition from circulatory migration, driven more by social mobility and a slow post-communist transition, to permanently settled generations of migrants, driven by an individual self-achievement ethos. As Dolea (2022, p. 12) points out, the effects of this complex and large migration phenomena range from the impact on Romanian consular network infrastructure and policies on the ground, to cultural adaptation and liaising with the host society's institutions.…”

Section: Negotiation and Positioning Of Diasporic Communitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Diaspora diplomacy and modes of engagement: the case of Romanian Diaspora in the UK

Moise

2022

JCOM

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PurposeThe current study aims to map the existent modes of engagement used by both individual and organisational actors of Romanian diaspora community in the UK to build public legitimacy and social value in the host society. This study focuses on two main questions: (1) What are the forms of engagement by which diaspora members enact their role as diplomats for ethnic diaspora communities? (2) What is the nature of their communication practices that sustain these forms of diasporic engagement?Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on an analysis of online public documents extracted from different websites, blogs and public social media accounts, complemented by primary data. The research design is a multi-levelled case study.FindingsThe main findings are that Romanian diaspora in the UK develops a specific model of diplomacy, focused on cultural and political forms of engagement. Firstly, equality and belonging are two key dimensions that clearly define this diasporic community diplomatic actions and practices. Secondly, the communication that fosters its networked and associative features has shifted towards a more democratic and strategic model.Originality/valueThis paper has multiple original points. Firstly, it deepens the understanding of diaspora diplomacy, connecting the concept with strategic communication. Secondly, the identification and theorisation of specific forms of engagement of diasporic communities reflects a process which is yet underdeveloped in both types of literature. Findings may be instrumental in providing strategies for relationship building, cultivation and the engagement efforts of the UK institutions regarding immigrant integration.

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Diaspora diplomacy and modes of engagement: the case of Romanian Diaspora in the UK

Moise

2022

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“…Diasporas encompass multiple groups, including steady emigrants, temporary migrant workers, second-generation migrants and dual nationals (IOM, 2019). Diasporas are defined by their commitments and actions (Esnard and Sapat, 2016), their strong connection to their homeland (Dolea, 2022) and transnational engagement (Kovács, 2020). Such interpretations recognize that diasporas are central to transnationalism, an umbrella concept for a worldwide transformative process of activities that transcend borders (Vertovec, 1999).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The prolonged nature of the COVID-19 pandemic provided a unique backdrop for studying diaspora groups (Brinkerhoff, 2019), considering their global importance as critical liaisons between their homeland and host state (Dolea, 2022). As such, investigating diasporas' continuous engagement with their homeland's crisis response efforts and revealing their motivations can fill current knowledge gaps, widen our understanding of their contributions during and after a global-scale crisis, and provide practical implications on how destinations can optimize such capital.…”

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Diaspora engagement in tourism crisis recovery: the case of Indonesia

Cahyanto

Liu-Lastres

2023

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Purpose Diasporas represent a unique yet often overlooked stakeholder in tourism crisis management. Their strong bonds with their homeland often result in continued engagement with an extended community, which is valuable to their homeland during unsettling times. This study aims to examine the engagement of the Indonesian diaspora in the USA to revive tourism in Indonesia during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and their motivation behind such efforts. Design/methodology/approach This study is rooted in a social constructivism paradigm and uses a qualitative approach. Four focus groups (n = 25) and ten individual interviews with the Indonesian diaspora in the USA were conducted. Thematic analysis was used to identify major themes. Findings The findings indicate that diaspora engagement stemmed from two broad categories: social activism, such as information liaison, skills and knowledge transfer, and economic activism, including philanthropic activities, investment and remittance and return-home travel. Both altruistic and social exchange motives drive their continuous engagement. The findings exemplify “diaspora diplomacy” that can be harnessed as social capital for homeland tourism recovery post-crisis. Originality/value This study provides an in-depth analysis of diaspora engagement in destination recovery. This study highlights the importance of diasporas as social capital for destinations and offers insights into tourism crisis management by incorporating this overlooked stakeholder group.

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A Market Constantly Changing: On the Return Migrant Entrepreneurs’ Use of Human and Social Capital to Navigate Changes of the Operating Environment

Coșciug

2024

Palgrave Studies in Entrepreneurship and Society

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Transnational diaspora diplomacy, emotions and COVID-19: the Romanian diaspora in the UK

Cited by 11 publications

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Diaspora diplomacy and modes of engagement: the case of Romanian Diaspora in the UK

Diaspora diplomacy and modes of engagement: the case of Romanian Diaspora in the UK

Diaspora engagement in tourism crisis recovery: the case of Indonesia

A Market Constantly Changing: On the Return Migrant Entrepreneurs’ Use of Human and Social Capital to Navigate Changes of the Operating Environment

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