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DI A S P O R A S A N D T H E I R H O M E L A N D S
• Is the idea of homeland intrinsic to the idea of diaspora? Taking cases
of other diasporas not discussed in this chapter suggest why the lure of
homeland attracts so many diaspora organizations?
• What are the main problems affecting the relationship between Jews in the diaspora and the Israeli state?
• Why did the attempt to create Khalistan fail? Compare the Sikh case with other examples of a failed or imperfectly-achieved homeland project.
