WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened a summit on political terrorism on Wednesday, drawing delegates from over 65 countries. The gathering marks the first multilateral effort specifically targeting violent far-left extremism.
Rubio called the threat a global “blind spot.” He argued international security frameworks have historically focused on Islamist militancy, neglecting groups like anarchist cells, eco-terrorists, and antifa offshoots.
“Violent far-left terror is a blind spot we can no longer afford,” Rubio said in his keynote address, according to a pool report.
Al Jazeera reported the event as a “global meet on far-left terror.” Fox News framed it as a decisive move by Rubio to “gather allies” against a neglected threat.
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- Q: What did Marco Rubio say about far-left terrorism at the summit?
- A: Marco Rubio called violent far-left extremism a global ‘blind spot’ that international security frameworks have historically neglected, focusing instead on Islamist militancy. He convened a summit with over 65 countries to address groups like anarchist cells, eco-terrorists, and antifa offshoots.
- Q: How many countries participated in the summit convened by Marco Rubio?
- A: Delegates from over 65 countries participated in the summit on political terrorism convened by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.