Guardian writer faults Rubio's Athens speech for praising conquest in Western history
The writer contends that the outdoor address in Greece urged Europe to revive expansionist ideals, a message they find troubling.
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What happened
Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a major outdoor speech in Athens on 7 October, staged with an elaborate backdrop. Writing in The Guardian, the commentator argues that Rubio suggested Europe needs to revive expansionist ideals from its past.
Why it matters
The writer says the ideas in the speech are troubling for how Western civilization is understood and presented. The argument centers on what kind of values a major political figure is promoting.
Coverage
- Marco Rubio is promoting troubling ideas about ‘Western civilization’ (The Guardian)
- Exploiting Heritage: The Islamic Republic Uses Iran’s Ancient History for Propaganda (iranwire.com)
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