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Ocasio-Cortez to Debut at Munich Security Conference With Diplomacy-First Foreign Policy

She plans to argue for a 'working-class' approach focused on diplomacy first with tighter limits on executive war powers.

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US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democrat from New York, looks on in support of the DEFIANCE Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on January 22, 2026. The DEFIANCE Act is a proposed US law that would allow individuals to sue anyone who creates or shares fake, sexually explicit images or videos of them generated by artificial intelligence without their permission.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a session at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22, 2026.

Overview

  • Her office confirms she will speak this weekend on two panels — the rise of populism and the future of U.S. foreign policy — marking her first appearance at the Munich gathering.
  • Foreign policy adviser Matt Duss says she will offer a working-class perspective, emphasize diplomacy as the first resort, and argue against military intervention while backing congressional checks on war powers.
  • Coverage frames her message as a contrast to President Trump’s approach to allies and trade, including tariffs and high-profile proposals like acquiring Greenland.
  • Conference organizers released a report warning that Trump’s actions are eroding the postwar rules-based order, and the State Department responded by urging European allies to take swift action on security and governance challenges.
  • Reporting says Marco Rubio will lead the U.S. delegation and deliver a Saturday keynote, creating parallel high-profile U.S. appearances alongside Ocasio-Cortez.