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Why Europe should wish Marco Rubio a bright future

2026-08-19 23:39:30Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Why Europe should wish Marco Rubio a bright future
Marco Rubio

Europe may prefer that Marco Rubio have a significant role in the future of the US Republican Party, despite his tough stances on foreign policy.

This is the thesis of an opinion piece by Janan Ganesh published by the Financial Times , which addresses Europe's dilemma in the face of changing American policy.

The article begins with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who throughout his career has been a strong supporter of Ukraine and NATO, but also one of the harshest voices in favor of American military interventions.

According to the analysis, these two characteristics are not necessarily separate. For many Republican politicians, support for European democracies and a willingness to use force abroad stem from the same belief that the United States has a special role in protecting free societies.

In this context, the author sees Marco Rubio as a figure who could represent the continuation of this model. The US Secretary of State has taken tough stances on Iran, Venezuela and Cuba, while at the same time having long been a supporter of a stronger policy towards Russia.

Rubio had supported measures against Russia even before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, seeing them as a way to prevent an escalation of the conflict. For Europe, this approach could be important at a time when the continent is seeking strong guarantees for its security.

However, Rubio's stance has not always been the same. In 2024, he voted against a Ukraine aid package, arguing that the law did not include additional funding for US border security. The article also interprets this as his attempt to adapt to changes within the MAGA movement's base.

The analysis highlights that Europe could face a difficult choice in the upcoming US presidential election. On the Republican side, figures such as JD Vance and Tucker Carlson have expressed much more skeptical attitudes towards American commitment to European security and support for Ukraine.

Vance has been particularly critical of Europe and the role the US plays in ensuring its security, while Carlson has publicly expressed more favorable views toward Vladimir Putin than toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

According to the author, even a Democratic president would not necessarily be a safe choice for Europe. Within the US Democratic Party, skeptical voices towards military interventions and what is considered the “war machine” have grown stronger. This could affect how a future Democratic administration will view the global role of the US.

In this clash of alternatives, Rubio is seen as one of the figures closest to traditional Republicanism of the George W. Bush era, especially regarding NATO, Russia, and American engagement abroad.

However, the analysis acknowledges that Rubio remains a difficult figure to predict. His positions have changed depending on political developments and balances within the Republican Party.

In conclusion, the article argues that Europe may desire a political future for Rubio, not because he necessarily represents the ideal policy for the continent, but because potential alternatives within American Republicanism may be even less willing to take on the defense of Europe.

This reflects an old dilemma of transatlantic relations: the US has been an important guarantor of European security, but at the same time has also undertaken military interventions that have caused major international consequences.


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