Diasporas refer to the dispersion or spread of a population from their original homeland to various locations around the world. This research area focuses on understanding the social, cultural, economic, and political impact of diasporas on both their host countries and their countries of origin. Researchers studying diasporas explore issues such as identity formation, transnational connections, migration patterns, and the role of diasporas in shaping global societies. This research can involve a variety of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, political science, and cultural studies.