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

In Athens, Marco Rubio's civilisational hubris reaches a peak Submitted by Marco Carnelos on Thu, 10/22/2026 - 21:02 The US secretary of state holds up a flattering mirror to the West, ignoring centuries of catastrophic imperialism US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks in Athens, Greece, on 7 October 2026 (Mark Schiefelbein/AFP) Off 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 deser