CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2025
| Author | Dikalchuk, Nataliia |
|---|---|
| Title | International Relations from the inside: Ukraine's Utilization of Diaspora Populations To Influence Politics in Canada |
| Summary | This thesis aims to investigate Ukraine's strategic use of its diaspora population in Canada as a tool for influencing politics and international affairs. The diaspora serves as a channel for achieving Ukraine’s foreign policy objectives, with consideration for fields such as military support, economic assistance, and NATO membership. By examining historical and contemporary cases, the authors illustrate how the Ukrainian government utilizes advocacy networks, lobbying groups, and diplomacy within the Ukrainian diaspora to shape public opinion and influence decision-makers abroad. The research examines the diaspora's role as a significant actor that mobilizes to influence political agendas and support Ukraine's interests abroad. Drawing on qualitative data and case studies, this thesis adds to an understanding of the relations between migration, foreign and diaspora politics, shedding light on the influence of smaller states within the global political landscape. The analysis provides developing policy recommendations for how Ukraine can further strengthen cooperation with their North American diasporas to shape favourable policy decisions. |
| Supervisor | Bodenstein, Thilo |
| Department | Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2025/dikalchuk_nataliia.pdf |
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