US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Western nations to give priority to their own interests during a speech in Athens, according to Al Jazeera’s report on the address.
Rubio praised nationalism and presented the “America First” doctrine as consistent with principles he linked to ancient Greece. The choice of Athens gave his argument a direct historical setting.
The remarks framed national interest as a central consideration for Western governments. Rubio’s message focused on the idea that countries should place their own priorities at the forefront of policymaking.
The speech adds to a wider debate across Europe and the United States over nationalism, sovereignty and the balance between domestic political priorities and international cooperation.