Hughes, Sara. “Examining the Role of Transnational Solidarity Beyond Aid: A Case Study of the Rohingya.” The Grimshaw Review of International Affairs Vol. 2, No. 1 (2025): 1- 36. Examining the Role of Transnational Solidarity Beyond Aid: A Case Study of the Rohingya Sara Hughes Department of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science. Abstract This article examines the persistence of statelessness, focusing on the organised persecution of the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar. Statelessness, as experienced by the Rohingya, encompasses more than the mere absence of nationality – it represents a grave state of liminality that strips individuals of their rights, protections, and personhood. This study argues that while the international community’s response has largely focused on humanitarian aid, such efforts fail to address the structural causes of statelessness and exclusion. This article explores the potential of transnational solidarity to redefine citizenship and belonging, arguing that solidarity must go beyond short-term crisis response and contribute to a systemic shift in international norms and policies. Drawing on constructivism and postcolonialism, this discussion addresses the limitations of current humanitarian frameworks, which are often rooted in exclusionary practices and colonial legacies. This article further examines the emerging role of digital advocacy and NGOs, illustrating how these mediums have enabled the Rohingya to increasingly reclaim their voices, mobilise international support, and challenge dominant representations of their suffering. Ultimately, this paper contends that redefining transnational solidarity, inclusive of the Rohingya’s experiences and histories, is essential for addressing their statelessness in a way that goes beyond mere relief and leads to long-term justice and recognition. Keywords: Rohingya, transnational solidarity, statelessness, human rights, refugees, constructivism, postcolonialism © Sara Hughes, 2025. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.