The phenomenon of diaspora networks in international business can be
approached with a multitude of lenses, positive, negative and
disciplinary. Building on the contributions of the book, we find that
there is no “one size fits all” but specific, almost customized lenses
are needed for particular research problems- and more dialectic approach
in addressing the discussions. Diaspora matters are not only
conceptually complicated, due to the international, even global
dimensions and nuances, but it is also necessary to contextualize better
the settings in which diaspora networks act and shape international
business and entrepreneurship. The context of a developing country may
differ greatly from a developed country and present other mechanisms and
flows, just like political transitions and crises. Importantly, the
balancing of disciplinary lenses and the mainstreaming of diaspora and
migration are issues that are changing. The shift from the deficit and
problem view to the agency and opportunity view is in making. The
contributions here illustrate how both exist, representing the different
sides of the token. Broadening the lenses may involve framings,
contexts, transformations, transnationalism, time and timing, position
in society, benefits for business and the asset side of diaspora. A more
multi-disciplinary understanding is expected to diminish the
theory-practice gaps, the danger of bias and misinterpretations and
facilitate advancing the body of knowledge with new evidence.