THE ROLE PLAYED BY THE SERBIAN DIASPORA IN PRESERVING CULTURAL IDENTITY AND AFFIRMATION OF THE SERBIAN INTERESTS Cover Image

УЛОГА СРПСКЕ ИНТЕЛЕКТУАЛНЕ ДИЈАСПОРЕ У ОЧУВАЊУ КУЛТУРНОГ ИДЕНТИТЕТА И АФИРМАЦИЈИ ИНТЕРЕСА СРБИЈЕ
THE ROLE PLAYED BY THE SERBIAN DIASPORA IN PRESERVING CULTURAL IDENTITY AND AFFIRMATION OF THE SERBIAN INTERESTS

Author(s): Ljubiša R. Mitrović
Subject(s): Politics, Politics and Identity, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Universitatea de Vest din Timişoara
Keywords: Diaspora; Balkans; Serbia; cultural politics; identity;

Summary/Abstract: Our contemporary reality witnesses a new wave of migration – that of a highly educated generation of people. The world has become interdependent and diasporic in the global age. This fact has led to an alteration of the structure of the Serbian Diaspora. A growing number of highly educated people are so evident in it that it can be referred to as an intellectual Diaspora. This paper discusses the potentials and roles of this group of people in preserving cultural identity, influencing national economy and promoting the image and interests of Serbia in the world. As regards the Serbian minority inhabiting the peripheral and bordering regions and neighbouring countries, their role in promoting understanding, regional cooperation and culture of peace in the Balkans is of crucial importance. The paper also discusses some aspects of the cultural politics towards Diaspora and emphasises the necessity of redefining the national strategy on Diaspora.

  • Issue Year: 2/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 121-130
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Serbian