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Rubio Urges Reform for Failing Liberal International Order

2/22/2026

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At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for reforming institutions to address failures of the liberal international order.
Rubio criticized the United Nations (U.N.) for not protecting national interests and proposed a partnership with Europe to create a reinvigorated alliance.
The conference highlighted the urgency of addressing censorship and globalization's impact on sovereignty.
Keynote speakers agreed that maintaining the current international order is inadequate.

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At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for reforming institutions to address failures of the liberal international order.
Rubio criticized the United Nations (U.N.) for not protecting national interests and proposed a partnership with Europe to create a reinvigorated alliance.
The conference highlighted the urgency of addressing censorship and globalization's impact on sovereignty.
Keynote speakers agreed that maintaining the current international order is inadequate.