A political candidate's vocal criticism of a foreign government's actions can decrease support among voters who are members of, or closely connected to, diasporic communities with ties to that country.
November 04, 2025
high
political_behavior
Positions on foreign policy can influence voter support within diaspora or community groups with strong ties to the foreign country.
In several Gulf countries, political, business, and family relationships frequently overlap.
October 23, 2025
high
contextual
Regional characteristic affecting how relationships and trust operate in negotiations.
Conversion therapy surged in popularity among evangelical Christian communities in the 1980s and 1990s.
December 31, 1999
high
historical
Describes the historical rise in use of conversion therapy within specific religious communities.
Tens of millions of people in China attend unregistered (house) churches rather than state-sanctioned churches.
medium
statistical
Indicates the scale of participation in unregistered religious gatherings relative to state-sanctioned institutions.
Palestinian prisoners carry strong political significance within Palestinian society because many Palestinians have friends or family members who have been detained by Israeli authorities, particularly young men.
high
contextual
Widespread detention of community members contributes to the symbolic prominence of prisoners.
The Gangster Disciples are a Chicago street gang founded more than 50 years ago and are regarded as one of Chicago's most notorious street gangs.
high
organizational
Background on the Gangster Disciples as an enduring street gang in Chicago.