The Briefing Marco Rubio arrives at the G7 as Trump lashes out at allies
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Mar 27, 2026 
Raoul Peck, Haitian filmmaker and former culture minister, discusses his Orwell documentary. Natalie Theodosie, Monocle fashion director, covers London fashion’s revival and spring trends. Alexis Self, Foreign Affairs Editor, examines diplomacy, embassies and Europe’s stance as Rubio seeks support on Iran. Multiple short, punchy conversations range from soft power and embassies to fashion moves and geopolitics.
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Rubio Faces Skeptical G7 Over Iran
- Marco Rubio arrived at the G7 to persuade allies the Iran conflict is also their concern.
- European leaders feel blindsided by US strikes and want clarity on goals, expectations, and ceasefire prospects, Noémie Bissère reported.
Europe Can't Immediately Secure Hormuz
- Europe lacks the military capacity or political will to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for the US right now.
- France is exploring an international tanker-escort coalition for when intensity diminishes, per Noémie Bissère.
Trump Criticism Boosts European Strategic Autonomy
- Donald Trump's criticism of NATO reinforces Europe's push for strategic autonomy led by Macron.
- Europeans still need US support, so they must manage tensions while reducing reliance, Noémie Bissère explained.