The article underscores the conceptual nexus of diaspora and soft power. It analyses US soft power, its main operating mechanisms and tools, and the role of diaspora groups in the transfer of American values, using Armenia and the Armenian-American diaspora community as a case study. The paper argues that ethnic diaspora groups are increasingly important actors of soft power. Along with protecting and promoting the national interests of their country of origin, ethnic diaspora groups play a unique role in promoting the host country’s soft power by establishing links and enhancing mutual understanding between both societies and states and providing the transfer and network for the host country’s values and ideals abroad. The article highlights the role of the Armenian diaspora political parties, the Armenian-American sociopolitical and lobbying organisations, and the activities of prominent Armenian Americans and their charitable foundations in the spread of American values and ideals, and the advancement of American soft power in Armenia.

文章强调了侨民与软实力的概念联系。以亚美尼亚和亚美尼亚侨民社区为例，分析了美国的软实力、其主要运行机制和工具，以及侨民群体在美国价值观传递中的作用。该论文认为，侨民群体是软实力日益重要的参与者。侨民群体在保护和促进原籍国国家利益的同时，通过在社会和国家之间建立联系、增进相互了解，为所在国的发展提供输送和网络，在提升所在国软实力方面发挥着独特的作用。国外的价值观和理想。文章重点介绍了亚美尼亚侨民政党、亚美尼亚裔美国人社会政治和游说组织、著名亚美尼亚裔美国人及其慈善基金会在传播美国价值观和理想以及提升美国在亚美尼亚软实力方面的作用。