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Rubio Urges Europe to Boost Defense, Global Role in Athens

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 4:37 PM UTC · How we work

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed the administration’s policy on stronger power and alliances in Athens.
Rubio linked the “America First” agenda to ancient Greece’s influence on the United States.
He urged European countries to take a more active role in defense and global affairs.
Rubio cited NATO and a U.S.–Greenland deal as evidence the alliance is stronger than its parts.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed the administration’s policy on stronger power and alliances in Athens.
Rubio linked the “America First” agenda to ancient Greece’s influence on the United States.
He urged European countries to take a more active role in defense and global affairs.
Rubio cited NATO and a U.S.–Greenland deal as evidence the alliance is stronger than its parts.