# Greek Nation and Diaspora The Greek nation and diaspora connect the contemporary [[wiki/Hellenic Republic|Hellenic Republic]] with Greek communities living beyond its borders. Modern Greek continuity includes language, family, religion, institutions, and migration; it cannot be reduced to the monuments of [[wiki/Classical Athens|classical Athens]]. The [[wiki/Greek War of Independence|independence struggle]] is a key event in modern political nationhood. This node keeps living Greek people visible within [[wiki/Hellenic Cultural Inheritance|Hellenic inheritance]] and [[wiki/Greece-United States Alliance|Greek–American cooperation]].