The isolationists in the modern “America First” movement failed to get their way, but two distinct camps DID emerge, and their differences can be most clearly understood by contrasting Marco Rubio and Tom Barrack.

The Greek foreign minister, George Gerapetritis, and the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, held talks for 50 minutes, with the former subsequently announcing that the 6th round of the Greece–US Strategic Dialogue to take place in Athens this year

Marco Rubio moves his meeting with Greece’s foreign minister to the White House in a highly symbolic shift, as tensions in the Middle East mount and Athens positions itself as a pivotal US partner ahead of a key Strategic Dialogue.

According to information available, discussions between Gerapetritis and Rubio will also cover Euro-Atlantic relations, broader international developments, energy cooperation, and Greece’s presence in Gaza.

With the renewal of the U.S.–Greece defense agreement on the table, diplomatic activity intensifies in Athens, while talk of a presidential visit adds new geopolitical significance

The Greek foreign minister’s Feb. 25-27 trip to Washington will focus on Eastern Mediterranean security, energy cooperation and regional stability, while also spotlighting a major shipbuilding partnership

The psychological wounds inflicted on European policymakers and publics alike by President Trump and his Administration over the past thirteen months of their reign in the US are deep and difficult to heal

For decades, Europeans existed in a geostrategic state of deep slumber, relying - as many now openly concede - with a certain naïveté on the American military shield.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold talks with U.S., Chinese, and Ukrainian leaders at the Munich Security Conference, outlining Germany’s approach to global security and transatlantic relations

Senior U.S., Ukrainian and European officials are expected to convene in Geneva on November 23 for discussions on Washington’s draft peace plan—an initiative drawing growing scrutiny for terms seen as favorable to Moscow

Both sides reaffirmed 'excellent level' of Cyprus-US relations, Nicosia says; 3+1 initiative in east Med discussed

Rubio underscored the enduring strength of the relationship between Washington and Nicosia, pointing to deepening cooperation across trade, security, and economic growth.

Putin can play his games unhindered in a war that’s increasingly his own

In a letter sent to Mr. Rubio, 40 members of Congress argued that re-admitting Ankara without first addressing its possession of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system would compromise the integrity of the U.S. aircraft program

In a separate development, Mitsotakis later spoke by phone with Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA)

To date, at least 142 countries have recognized the State of Palestine, according to AFP figures. Ireland, Spain, Norway, and Slovenia made similar declarations earlier in 2024

Israel has declared a State of Emergency amid fears of retaliation for its attack on Iran, while the US says "We are not involved."