In Greece, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Western nations must embrace an earlier ethos of exploration and conquest as part of their civilization, to remain ‘at the head of the world.’ US secretary of state warns alternative is ‘atrophy, servitude and decline’ in Athens speech Key points and original sources are listed below.

• In Greece, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Western nations must embrace an earlier ethos of exploration and conquest as part of their civilization, to remain ‘at the head of the world.’S1

• US secretary of state warns alternative is ‘atrophy, servitude and decline’ in Athens speechS2