Unofficial Ambassadors
The diaspora represent Albanians’ soft power.
|2018.06.23
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The difference between being a member of the diaspora and being an immigrant is that (dis)engagement with the state of origin and the maintenance of relations with it.
In many countries, the third or fourth generation is not offered opportunities to learn the Albanian language and culture. This represents a serious risk, as it can lead to a loss of the sense of belonging and cultural identity.
Lirim Krasniqi
Lirim Krasniqi finished his masters studies in the field of political science, international development and political theory. He is a policy analyst and researcher. His field of interest includes: foreign policy, security policy, political parties, the development of democracy and diaspora issues. He is also active in politics and civil initiatives. He is a member of the NGO Germin and the PIPS (Prishtina Institute for Political Studies) NGO.
This story was originally written in Albanian.