Greece needs the new generation of its diaspora

Greece grew and won important battles when it counted on the support not only of its citizens, but also of Hellenism as a whole. The diaspora is a power multiplier. The important leaders of this country understood its role and cultivated it carefully.
Our country today needs its diaspora more than ever - especially Greek Americans. But on this topic there is good news and bad news. The bad news is the great vacuum in leadership. Historically, the leadership was always assumed by the archbishop of the time and some prominent figures who enjoyed wide acceptance. The Greek prime minister almost always knew who to call if he wanted to send a message to the White House.
In the old days, it was the now late Archbishop Iakovos; later it was some businessmen who worked closely with former president Bill Clinton. Today, some people claim to call the shots in the White House but...