Transnational Lived Citizenship – The Case of the Eritrean Diaspora

This special focus section analyses state–diaspora relationships with a on the case of Eritrea, paradigmatic example, as we show in this introduction, to elaborate following key questions: What determines loyalty between diaspora and state? How can understand dynamics co-optation, loyalty, resistance that characterise many diaspora–state relationships? is role historical events memory building alliances well divides among different generations groups diaspora? do citizens interpret enact their citizenship everyday practices engagement? By engaging both studies, introduction shows significance analysing these questions through lens “transnational lived citizenship.” concept enables look at intersections formal aspects emotional practical related feelings belonging, transnational attitudes, circulation material cultures.