Reveals how diaspora communities influence civil war dynamics in South Sudan, suggesting new peacebuilding strategies.
Key Points
The aim is to understand the role of diasporas as active participants in civil conflicts, particularly their contributions to political mobilization and resource flows.
Multi-sited ethnography in Juba, Nairobi, Washington DC, and Sydney
Financial flow analysis using hawala transaction data and NGO reports
Content analysis of social media during the 2013 crisis
Structured interviews with diaspora members
Diaspora communities helped sustain household survival while supporting armed groups and elite narratives.
Lobbying in global cities internationalized the conflict, affecting policymakers' perceptions of responsibility and urgency.
Support for peace increases when diaspora leaders promote broad civic platforms, but can worsen polarization when tied to political identity.