At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a sharp assessment of the United Nations, arguing that while the UN retain
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At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a sharp assessment of the United Nations, arguing that while the UN retains “tremendous potential,” it has failed to address the world’s most urgent crises.
Rubio stated that:
• The UN could not end the war in Gaza — instead crediting American leadership for securing the release of captives and a fragile truce.
• It failed to stop the war in Ukraine — saying U.S.
engagement brought the sides to the table.
• It was powerless to halt Iran’s nuclear program.
• It could not address the security threat posed by Venezuela’s regime.
Rubio argued that in an imperfect world, resolutions and diplomatic abstractions are not enough when regimes openly violate international law.
Watch this key excerpt from his remarks.
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