Latin American Diasporas in Public Diplomacy

This book on Latin American Diasporas in Public Diplomacy explains and illustrates, through case studies, the different strategic roles that diaspora groups play in modern public diplomacy efforts. These are categorized by being participatory, having a strong involvement of non-state actors, involving frequent partnerships, and placing an increased focus on global issues. In particular, this book provides, in its 13 chapters, the perspective of Latin American diasporas and nations, which are severely underrepresented in the public diplomacy literature. Additionally, because it is written from a strategic communication perspective, this book provides insight into a variety of public diplomacy approaches employed by modern-day diasporas from Latin America. It also describes some examples of diaspora-targeted, state-led public diplomacy efforts in the region. Taking a regional focus to the exploration of diasporas in public diplomacy, this edited book facilitates cross-country comparisons and the understanding of the phenomena beyond the country-specific cases.

Highlights examples of diaspora-targeted, state-led public diplomacy efforts in the region Explores Latin American diasporas and nations which are severely underrepresented in the public diplomacy literature Gives insight into a variety of public diplomacy approaches employed by modern-day diasporas from Latin America

Auteur
Vanessa Bravo is Department Chair and Associate Professor at Elon University, North Carolina, USA.

Maria De Moya is Associate Professor and Chair of the Public Relations and Advertising program in the College of Communication at DePaul University, Chicago, USA.

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This book on Latin American Diasporas in Public Diplomacy explains and illustrates, through case studies, the different strategic roles that diaspora groups play in modern public diplomacy efforts. These are categorized by being participatory, having a strong involvement of non-state actors, involving frequent partnerships, and placing an increased focus on global issues. In particular, this book provides, in its 13 chapters, the perspective of Latin American diasporas and nations, which are severely underrepresented in the public diplomacy literature. Additionally, because it is written from a strategic communication perspective, this book provides insight into a variety of public diplomacy approaches employed by modern-day diasporas from Latin America. It also describes some examples of diaspora-targeted, state-led public diplomacy efforts in the region. Taking a regional focus to the exploration of diasporas in public diplomacy, this edited book facilitates cross-country comparisons and the understanding of the phenomena beyond the country-specific cases.

Résumé
"The book Latin American Diaspora Public Diplomacy advances the study of the growing presence of diaspora organisations that demand formal spaces so that their voices and demands are heard and recognised both in their countries of origin and in the countries where they reside. ... The book Latin American Diaspora Public Diplomacy offers a key lesson: traditional models of diplomacy are inadequate to address current global human mobility dynamics and agendas." (Antonio Alejo, The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, Vol. 18, 2023)

Contenu
Chapter 1: Introduction: Diasporas from Latin America and their role in public diplomacy.- Section 1: Diaspora Relations: States Courting the Diaspora.- Chapter 2: Transnational social protection and the role of countries of origin: The cases of Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia and Ecuador.- Chapter 3: State-diaspora relations in El Salvador and Colombia: Building legitimacy at home while trying to protect and court citizens abroad.- Chapter 4: Diaspora engagement policies in Argentina: The unfolding of a still lukewarm approach.- Chapter 5: Chileans in China and how they view their role in public diplomacy: Between entrepreneurship and state policies.- Section 2: Diaspora-led Public Diplomacy.- Chapter 6: The new Cuban diaspora.- Chapter 7: #RickyRenuncia: The hashtag that took collective outrage from social media to the streets.- Chapter 8: Civil society as an advocate of Mexicans and Latinos in the United States: The Chicago case.- Chapter 9: The diaspora of Bahia and Afro-Brazilian culture in contemporary France.- Chapter 10: The Voice of the Diaspora Global Project: Reflection from the Venezuelan experience in Colombia and the rest of Latin America.- Chapter 11: Mexican diasporic women in public diplomacy: A case study of Mex and the City in the United States.- Chapter 12: Brazilian ethnic media in the United States: An analysis of their social control and pluralistic functions in an electoral context.- Conclusion.- Chapter 13: Lessons learned and a future research agenda about Latin American diasporas in public diplomacy.- Index.