1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, we break down the major takeaways from the Munich Security Conference, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a notably softer speech than last year's JD Vance address—but the underlying message remains the same. We analyze speeches from Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor Scholz, and others as Europe grapples with its &quot;vacation from history&quot; and debates its future role on the world stage. We also discuss the first Board of Peace meeting in Washington, Trump's claim that it will &quot;look over the United Nations,&quot; and what this means for international institutions. Finally, we examine the US military buildup in the Persian Gulf as a potential strike on Iran looms—is this a negotiating tactic or the prelude to regime change?&amp;nbsp; Topics Covered: • Munich Security Conference: Rubio, Macron, Scholz &amp;amp; the future of Europe • Board of Peace: Gaza reconstruction or UN replacement? • Iran: Analyzing the armada and what comes next&amp;nbsp; Produced by Freddie Mallinson. Recorded on February 24, 2026. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @gudiplomacy &amp;nbsp;🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth conversations on diplomacy, foreign policy, and international relations. Diplomatic Immunity http://diplomaticimmunity.libsyn.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40242700/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40242700