On October 7, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech at the Pnyx in Athens, one of the most historically significant locations associated with ancient Greek democracy. Standing near the Acropolis, he reflected on the foundations of Western civilization, the achievements of the ancient Greeks, and the historical responsibilities of nations that have inherited their intellectual and political traditions. He emphasized the importance of national sovereignty, cultural confidence, and the willingness of free societies to defend their institutions and historical inheritance.
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Remembering June Fourth: Historical Memory, Liberty, and the Resilience of the Chinese People
Every year, as June approaches, the world is reminded of one of the most significant events in modern Chinese history: the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 and the tragedy that unfolded on June 4. More than three decades later, the Chinese Communist Party continues to censor discussion of the event inside Mainland China. References to June Fourth remain heavily restricted, and younger generations often grow up with little knowledge of what occurred.
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