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US Secretary of State Calls 'Foolish' Idea of Borderless World
Marco Rubio says global order has failed to replace national interests
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has criticized the idea of a world without borders and a global order, calling it 'foolish' and stating that it has failed to replace national interests. Rubio made the comments during a speech in Moscow on Saturday.
Why it matters
Rubio's comments reflect a growing skepticism among some US policymakers towards the concept of globalization and the erosion of national sovereignty. This shift in thinking could have significant implications for US foreign policy and international relations going forward.
The details
In his speech, Rubio argued that the vision of a borderless world and a global order to replace national interests has proven to be misguided. He stated that countries continue to prioritize their own national interests over a unified global framework, despite efforts to promote greater international cooperation and integration.
- Rubio made the comments during a speech in Moscow on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
The players
Marco Rubio
The current US Secretary of State, appointed in 2025.
What they’re saying
“The idea of a world without borders and replacing national interests with a global order turned out to be 'foolish'.”
— Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State (Sputnik)
The takeaway
Rubio's comments suggest a shift in US foreign policy thinking, moving away from the globalist vision of the past and towards a more nationalist, realist approach that prioritizes national interests over a unified global order. This could have significant implications for international cooperation and the future of global governance.
