Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:47am on 14 Feb 2026,Saturday International
At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly criticised what he called the west’s post‑war “delusion”, highlighting the dangers of mass migration and flawed economic policies. He argued that uncontrolled migration, deindustrialisation, and policy missteps have weakened social cohesion and threatened Western stability. Rubio called for nations to reassert border control, reform global institutions like the UN, and focus on strengthening domestic economies. While critical, he reaffirmed the importance of a strong trans‑Atlantic alliance, emphasising shared values and history as a foundation for future cooperation. (PC: AFP)
