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Trust seems to be an essential factor in diasporas and home countries dealings globally. There’s also a problem of trust within the diaspora networks themselves.
In the Armenian diaspora, for example, there are often differences between the “old” and the “new” migration waves diaspora members. Surveys suggest low trust indicators among individual diaspora members (& sometimes groups they represent) with, very broadly, Armenia (as mentioned, this is also common in other communities as well). I’ve written on the subject from a historical & today’s international business perspectives in both academic and more popular contexts.
It’d be interesting to hear everyone’s opinions on this question.
What might be the ways to build stronger trust bonds 1) within the Armenian diaspora networks and 2) between the diaspora and Armenia? thanks!
Indeed, we don’t trust each other at all. Usually, we blame and condemn rather than trust. Especially in Armenia, there is often no dialogue because, in each conversation, everyone assumes that others are trying to manipulate them. So, how can we find healing? I don’t know!
While it’s true that trust is a fragile thing, constantly blaming and condemning each other will never lead to any progress. The lack of dialogue isn’t just an Armenian problem—it’s a human problem. But sitting back and saying, “I don’t know” isn’t going to solve anything.
I think trust-building process should start from choosing a trust center of pan-Armenian importance (Armenia can be the best unifying factor), which will be able to unite all layers and powers of the diaspora and try to build a dialogue based on mutual trust. It is possible to trust by working together and communicating. From a distance, it is always possible to hear so much about the others that trust ceases to exist even in the possibility. It is necessary to have the most reliable center that will be able to carry out this mission.
Trust is developed – and distrust overcome – by example and experience, over time.