Migration and Diaspora(s) in transformation of Nation(s). Alternative Narratives of Nation in Algerian Diaspora(s) in France

This paper will focus in the complex relation between Nation(s) and Algerian Diaspora(s) in France. It will argue that Diaspora(s) interacts problematically both with French and Algerian societies and identities. In so doing, it (trans)forms Alternative Narratives on Nation. This is clear in the context of reconfiguration of identity in Algeria after the Civil War. So it is in the current context: Even if the Arab Spring has not produced as radical change in Algeria as in other countries, it has nonetheless provoked a surge of public debates and manifestations both in Algeria and France. A serious consideration demonstrates the constant inter-action of Diaspora with Algerian politics and formation of alternative narratives on Nation(s). The first section will be based on an ethnographic fieldwork in two cities of origin (Algiers and Bejaia from June to September 2009) and destination (Marseilles, May to August 2007) of Algerian Diaspora in France. Even if the "Life Stories" obtained in the fieldwork will be the centre of Analyses, We'll complement it with the lhe last section in wich we will apply discourse analysis to debates on National Reconciliation - made by Algerian Officials and Bi-national Press and Diaspora-associations' spokespersons. This will demonstrate the political presence of Diaspora in the national Arena