Munich Conference: US Criticism

Remarks on the United States' positions regarding the creation of a 'new world order' emerged at the Munich Conference. According to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the White House administration aims to maintain its dominance by restructuring the Western bloc. He emphasized that the U.S. does not want to be 'polite custodians of managed Western decline,' but rather seeks to revive 'the oldest friendship and the greatest civilization in human history.' For Rubio, an updated alliance is essential, one in which 'we boldly look toward the future.' He notes that the only fear is 'shame, if we do not leave our children a proud, strong, and wealthy legacy.' In his speech, Rubio used a rhetorical appeal to strengthen unity and criticized the European approach, stating that Europe is trapped: either pay and adapt, or remain in the past. The author notes that, according to some, Rubio's speech exacerbates existing problems, departing from the straightforwardness of previous years. Additional information can be found in the new release of the 'Trends' project.