This author delves into the complex processes of nation- and state-building and the politicization of cultural differences. His work examines the strategic logic of diaspora management, analyzing why states develop policies to cultivate links with certain diasporic communities but not others. His research has appeared in leading academic journals and prominent opinion pages.
The book explores how a state's foreign policy objectives and international relations influence its approach to ethnic groups, determining whether they are integrated or marginalized within society. It delves into the dynamics between a nation's strategic interests and its treatment of minority populations, offering insights into the broader implications of these policies on social cohesion and national identity.
This Element proposes that nationalism can be broken down productively into parts based on three key questions: 1. Does a nation exist? 2. How do national narratives vary? 3. When do national narratives matter?