Is there an Egyptian Diaspora? Or just a Coptic One? By Nathan L Hollenbeck Topic: MissionsKeywords: Coptic Church, Coptic Diaspora, diaspora, Egypt, Egypt Revolution, the Copts Is there an Egyptian Diaspora at all? Or is there a just a Coptic One? Jennifer Brinkerhoff has listed “several features common to diasporas” based upon the work of international relations scholar Robin Cohen.