Rubio's Southeast Asia Gambit: More Than Meets the Eye? US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Southeast Asia in a bid to reaffirm partnerships and strengthen ties in the region.
However, beneath the surface lies a complex web of interests and motivations that extend far beyond a simple exercise in diplomacy.
Rubio's itinerary includes high stakes meetings and discussions on countering China's growing influence in the Indo Pacific and addressing the ongoing conflict in Myanmar.