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Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio used the symbolism of ancient Athens to convey a political message about the future of the West, arguing that the United States and Europe must return to some of the values ​​that, according to him, have shaped Western civilization.

In his speech on October 7 at the Pnyx, near the Acropolis, Rubio described ancient Greece as one of the fundamental sources of Western thought, institutions and culture. He emphasized that the Greek heritage is not only associated with democracy or philosophy, but also with ambition, exploration, competition, courage and the pursuit of excellence.

"To know the Greeks is to know yourself," was one of the central ideas of his address, while Rubio argued that the characteristics of ancient Greek civilization were transmitted through Rome, Christianity, and then Europe to the United States.

"The West has forgotten what made it extraordinary"

Rubio extended the historical argument into a critique of developments in recent decades in the West.

According to him, Western countries have become increasingly reserved towards the concept of national power and have lost faith in their heritage. He criticized the weakening of industry, military capabilities and national sovereignty, as well as the transfer of decision-making to international institutions.

In this context, he warned that the West is at a turning point and that the decisions of the next decade will affect the international order for decades to come.

Rubio linked this view directly to the Trump administration's policy.

He said that the United States has chosen to openly pursue national power, through restoring industrial production, strengthening defense, securing supply chains, and investing in future technologies.

His list included Artificial Intelligence, advanced manufacturing, drones, chips, critical minerals, cyberspace, and space exploration.

Call to Europe for more power and responsibility

An important part of the speech was dedicated to Europe.

Rubio argued that the continent must increase its defense capabilities and take on a greater share of the security burden. He cited Greece as a model ally of the United States and as a country that, in his opinion, is playing an increasingly important role in European security.

"We want to win together. We have to win together," Rubio said, arguing that strengthening Europe and the United States should be seen as a joint process and not as a competition between allies.

He also said that the transatlantic alliance should not be a relationship where one party loses so that the other gains, but a partnership where the shared strength is greater than the sum of individual contributions.

Greece, "an indispensable ally"

Rubio's speech came during a visit to Greece where he also held meetings with senior Greek officials and participated in the US-Greece Strategic Dialogue.

In a joint press conference with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, Rubio described Greece as an important ally and source of stability in an uncertain international period. He cited conflicts and tensions in the Middle East, the Red Sea and Ukraine as examples of challenges that make US-Greek cooperation more important.

Rubio also noted the increase in Greek defense spending and military cooperation between the two countries. During the visit, an agreement was also signed to expand cooperation between the Florida National Guard and Greece.

From Athens to "America First"

At the core of Rubio's address was the attempt to connect the history of Western civilization to the current direction of American politics.

He argued that the principles he attributed to ancient Greece – ambition, courage, competition, the pursuit of knowledge, loyalty to community, and the willingness to defend national interests – should be restored to the center of Western political thought.

In this context, Rubio defended the idea that there is nothing wrong with loyalty to the nation and with placing national interests at the center of foreign policy.

He presented this as part of the Trump administration's vision for a foreign policy based on national strength and the ability to protect American interests.

"We are at a turning point"

Returning to the symbolism of the country he was speaking in, Rubio concluded his address with a call not to see Greece as just a chapter in history.

According to him, Athens' legacy should serve as a point of reference for the West in facing today's challenges: competition between great powers, wars, terrorism, security threats, and competition for technology, energy, and resources.

"The history of Greece does not only show us the early forms of our institutions. The history of Greece shows us an image of itself," was one of the central messages of the speech.

Rubio described the current moment as a "turning point" for the United States and for Western civilization, arguing that the West must rediscover self-confidence and the will to defend its interests.

From the Pnyx, in the shadow of the Acropolis, the American secretary's message was clear: the United States seeks a stronger and more committed Europe in defense, while Washington aims to link the "America First" policy to a broader project to strengthen the West.


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