Migration Policy Institute: Fundamentals: Political Importance of Diasporas

This web article, "The Political Importance of Diasporas," explains the meaning and origin of the word "Diasporas," then goes on to explore the different ways diasporas have political influence: through remittances sent to the home country; by influencing the foreign policy of the host country; and by influencing events and policies of the home country. The author is a professor in the United Kingdom, but this article is about all countries affected by migration and immigration.