RT White Papers Policy Institute (@WhitePapersPol)Most countries with huge diasporas in the West have this opinion.Turkey openly courts its diaspora in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands to work for Turkish national interests.The Indian government actively uses its diaspora to advance its foreign and economic policies.Huge immigrant populations are a massive political weight around the neck of the West. ...

What does it mean to call a country home when you’ve never set foot there? For many in the Iranian diaspora, the war has brought that question into sharp relief. https://t.co/kn4TpapTV1 ...

What does it mean to call a country home when you’ve never set foot there? For many in the Iranian diaspora, the war has brought that question into sharp relief. https://t.co/7T5yGmueWF ...

What does it mean to call a country home when you’ve never set foot there? For many in the Iranian diaspora, the war has brought that question into sharp relief. https://t.co/UjrNxC0dvO ...

What does it mean to call a country home when you’ve never set foot there? For many in the Iranian diaspora, the war has brought that question into sharp relief https://t.co/wZxtxbt1Sj ...

Like Iran itself, the diaspora of Iranian-Americans in Los Angeles is multi-ethnic, multi-religious and, at this point, multi-generational https://t.co/4WZY6EmPP5 ...

About one in every six New Zealanders lives overseas, putting the nation among those with the largest diasporas, according to research by the Treasury Department https://t.co/SMlkhY5rpI ...

Diaspora Influence - India's large, wealthy, and influential diaspora has remained silent as relations deteriorated between India and their adopted countries [1] Geopolitical Relations - Ties between India and its diaspora's adoptive home countries have collapsed [1]

Demographic & Economic Impact - Chinese Mauritians, despite historical land ownership restrictions, accumulated 30% of the country's wealth with only 2% of the population [1] Social Aspects - The group engaged in horseracing and betting activities [1] - Intermarriage with Indian women occurred [1]

Job Market Analysis - Job market competitiveness is significantly influenced by the ratio of job openings to applicants, with Indonesia facing higher competition (1 job opening for almost 7 people) compared to countries X (1:0.8) and Y (1:4.6) [1][3][4] - Countries X and Y, facing aging populations, are actively seeking skilled foreign workers to address labor shortages [2][5] - Common considerations for job seekers when applying for overseas positions include career advancement, financial benefits, and improved quality of life [6] International Opportunities - Countries X and Y have multiple universities in the top 100 QS rankings, potentially offering better research grant opportunities [8] - Exposure to multinational companies enhances job prospects for professionals seeking international opportunities [9] - Countries X and Y offer stronger job security and support systems for employees facing layoffs [9][10] Economic Comparison - The minimum wage in the capitals of countries X and Y ranges from Rp129,000 to Rp270,000 per hour, requiring approximately 2 to 23 hours of work to purchase 10 kg of rice [11] - Jakarta's minimum wage is Rp30,700 per hour, necessitating about 49 hours of work to acquire the same amount of rice [11] Brain Drain & Brain Gain - Indonesia faces the challenge of brain drain but can transform it into brain gain by supporting its diaspora and facilitating their contributions [15][16] - Engaging the diaspora in knowledge sharing, joint research, and remote work can bridge talent gaps and benefit Indonesia [16][17] - Remittances from Indonesian migrant workers reached approximately Rp15 trillion in 2024 [19] - The diaspora can act as a bridge for foreign direct investment (FDI) into Indonesia [20] Government Initiatives - Indonesia needs long-term development plans, potentially focusing on STEM fields and material science, to leverage its diaspora [22][23] - Enhancing collaboration with the diaspora, supporting their career development, and offering competitive benefits are crucial for attracting them back to Indonesia [24]