Dr. Jonathan Grossman, our postdoctoral fellow, published an article on how home-state elites react to emigrants who form diaspora communities abroad, and how these attitudes change over time. The article explores these questions through an analysis of the discourse and policies of Israeli elites towards emigrants who created distinct diaspora communities and established ties with local Jewish diaspora communities between 1977 and 2023.

The article highlights the influence of ethnic and national identities, as well as emigrants' potential return, on attitude shifts.
Initially viewed negatively, diaspora formation may deter repatriation and ethnic immigration. However, with low return rates, home-state elites may endorse new diaspora communities to prevent assimilation and boost attachment to the home state.
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