Rubio showed in Munich how respect, not confrontation, builds alliances
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by Denise Gitsham, opinion contributorFebruary 18, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance delivered contrasting approaches to diplomacy at the Munich Security Conference, with Rubio emphasizing respect and cooperation while Vance focused on confrontation, demonstrating the importance of tone in shaping outcomes.
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/18/2026