Gurkha Diaspora Contribution In Nepal-UK Diplomatic Relationship
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Department Of International Relation & Diplomacy
Abstract
The twentieth century experiences the tremendous wave of globalization
where the free flow of trade, ideas, innovation and most importantly people is the
major ongoing phenomenon which is why the roles of the domestic actors are
moreover taken over by the transnational actors. This is why the importance of
diaspora has grown over time. Diaspora, forming a complex overseas network with
larger effects as sources of facilitators of trade and investment, purveyors of
remittances and as brain banks has a substantial role in the international arena. The
effects of international migration and diaspora of a country have abroad scope of
study as it offers larger sphere of influence in the economical, political and socio-
cultural aspects of both host and home countries. Many countries have realized and
acknowledged the vitality of diaspora and made efficient policies in order to mobilize
them as soft power of their respective countries. However, Nepal still lags behind in
empowering and recognizing this powerful instrument of soft power. Hence, the
research aims to shed lights on the importance of Nepalese diaspora particularly on
the British Gurkhas diaspora residing in the United Kingdom. British Gurkhas are one
of the pioneers to immigrate to foreign lands since 18th century. They possess very
peculiar characteristics of diaspora which have their effects on the economical,
political and socio-cultural scenario. Their activities and achievements are some of the
areas that the study looks upon and refer to while examining their roles in the policies
of both Nepal and the UK.