In Athens, Marco Rubio's civilisational hubris reaches a peak

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The US secretary of state holds up a flattering mirror to the West, ignoring centuries of catastrophic imperialism On 7 October, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a remarkable speech in Athens. The event did not produce significant headlines - but it should have. Rubio’s statement deserves scrutiny, both because he could be a contender for the Republican nomination ahead of the 2028 presidential elections, and for the problematic nature of his comments (to say the least). Standing befo