Diasporic Diplomacy: Asian Migrant Communities as Non-State Actors in Global Politics

Abstract

Diasporic diplomacy has become an important part of international relations in a time when globalization, transnational connections, and the power of non-state actors are all on the rise.  Asian migrant populations spread out over different areas have become important players in defining the political, economic, and cultural relations between their home and host countries.  These communities have changed diplomacy from a practice that only involved states to a process of transnational engagement that involves many layers. They did this through things like soft power projection, lobbying, remittances, and digital connectedness.  This paper analyzes the role of Asian diasporas as non-state diplomatic entities by promoting homeland interests, increasing cultural visibility, and shaping global policy discussions.  It examines the historical underpinnings, institutional processes, and strategic frameworks that enable diasporas from South, East, and Southeast Asia to function as legitimate actors in global governance.  The study emphasizes the role of diasporic diplomacy in identity formation, power negotiation, and cross-border collaboration through qualitative investigation and theoretical perspectives.  The findings indicate that diasporas function as independent entities capable of influencing policy, facilitating cultural comprehension, and reinterpreting sovereignty in a globalized context.

Keywords: Diaspora Diplomacy, Asian Migrant Communities, Non-State Actors, Transnationalism, Soft Power, Globalization, International Relations