Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-192) and index.
Dynamics of disintegration: diaspora, secession, and the paradox of nation-states -- Diasporic financial flows and their impact on national identity -- Transnational religion and the struggle for Jewish pluralism -- The role of diasporas in conflict perpetuation or resolution -- Diasporas and international relations theory.
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"In the face of globalization, the War on Terror, and massive shifts in migration patterns, analysts and scholars are finally being forced to reckon with the limitations of the old territorial models of global politics. As these and other political and economic changes continue to defy national borders, interested readers owe it to themselves to appreciate the power of kinship and diaspora--two of the most powerful factors in transnational politics today."--Publisher's description.