Published: Feb 17, 2026, 12:30 IST | Updated: Feb 17, 2026, 12:30 IST
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s address at the Munich Security Conference has ignited a sharp debate across Europe and beyond. Speaking to key European allies, Rubio reflected on Western power, global leadership, and historical influence, remarks that critics say appeared to laud elements of old Western imperialism.