Rubio's 'Western Century' Myth: Declining West Needs Global South to Survive

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio presented a vision of a 'New Western Century' at the Munich Security Conference, urging Europe to reclaim global leadership and shed colonial guilt.
• Rubio's speech, likely influenced by President Donald Trump's agenda, aimed to reassure European allies despite underlying tensions and a 'marriage of convenience' between the US and Europe.
• The Trump administration faces domestic challenges, including upcoming midterm elections, a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, and declining favorability ratings amid protests.
• The article argues that the 'Western Century' is in 'managed terminal decline' and that the US-led empire's biggest threat comes from internal political forces, not external powers.
• The true message from Munich is that unity between the declining West and the rising Global South will define the 21st century, as the West needs the South for market share and prosperity.