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2024, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part C

Evolution of ‘Diaspora’ as an essential factor in Bharat’s foreign policy of the 21st century


Author(s): Mule Rohit Ashok

Abstract: ‘Diaspora’ refers to people who ‘migrated’ abroad from their place of ‘birth’ or ‘ancestral origin’ for socio-economic reasons but are still connected multi-dimensionally to their place of origin. Their constant attachment to their homeland has become practicable because of the ICT revolution of the 21st century. In addition, it has been seen in the last few decades that the diaspora's political, economic, and cultural significance has tremendously been intensified because of their increasing numerical strength worldwide; however, these are pushing factors for the country of origin to consider them seriously an essential characteristic within the foreign policy paradigm. The context fits nicely into the 21st century’s evolving foreign policy of Bharat. Of almost 300 million global diasporas, 35 million are Bhartiya, sending around $120 billion in remittances yearly (2024) and, in many ways, contributing to the broadening of the ‘knowledge economy’. Furthermore, it has emerged as an essential cultural and political category in the host country, helping to build Bharat’s image on various global fronts. The inception of PM Modi’s regime marked the assertiveness and enthusiasm for prioritizing the ‘diaspora’ in foreign policy’s diplomatic endeavours. To an extent, comparatively, it was largely ignored by previous regimes. Today, Bharat is an emerging power; of course, the diaspora would play a significant role in shaping the nation's position in an evolving world order. Thus, PM Modi has approached the diaspora through ‘Soft Power Diplomacy’ to realize Bharat’s global aspirations. So, this paper intends to investigate the diaspora's evolution as an essential feature in Bharat’s foreign policy in the post-independence period. Special attention will be paid to its understating in Modi’s regime outlook.

DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2024.v6.i2c.385

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Mule Rohit Ashok. Evolution of ‘Diaspora’ as an essential factor in Bharat’s foreign policy of the 21<sup>st</sup> century. Int J Political Sci Governance 2024;6(2):198-206. DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2024.v6.i2c.385
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