Rubio Urges Europe to Awaken From ‘Slumber’ and Uphold Western Dominance

New York Times7 October 2026, 18:55 UTCGreece

In Greece, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Western nations must embrace an earlier ethos of exploration and conquest as part of their civilization, to remain ‘at the head of the world.’

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