Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he’s keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, is traveling abroad for the 31st time, visiting Uzbekistan and India. Some observers have questioned whether these trips focus on less urgent matters while he neglects more pressing issues. Rubio's visit to Uzbekistan aims to strengthen U.S. trade and diplomatic ties with Central Asia.

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National story. 23 articles from 16 sources. 15 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated 8h ago.

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Left

6 sources
SemaforLean Left· 12h ago

US and China compete for influence in Central Asia

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· ABC News, The Boston Globe, +1 more
ABC NewsLean Left· 13h ago

Rubio is in Uzbekistan to promote US ties and trade with Central Asia

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 13h ago

Rubio is in Uzbekistan to promote US ties and trade with Central Asia

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 14h ago

Rubio is in Uzbekistan to promote US ties and trade with Central Asia

BloombergLean Left· 17h ago

Rubio Unveils Deals on Central Asia Push Against China, Russia

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· PBS NewsHour, The Boston Globe, +1 more
PBS NewsHourLean Left· 1d ago

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 1d ago

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he’s keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 1d ago

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

Center

6 sources
The DiplomatCenter· 8h ago

A Warm Welcome for US Secretary of State in Central Asia

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· WTOP Washington DC, WFMZ Allentown
WTOP Washington DCCenter· 13h ago

Rubio is in Uzbekistan to promote US ties and trade with Central Asia

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 14h ago

Rubio is in Uzbekistan to promote US ties and trade with Central Asia

Rubio visiting Uzbekistan, India

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 15h ago

Rubio seeks to strengthen US foothold in Central Asia

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Anchorage Daily News, WHEC Rochester, +2 more
Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 1d ago

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he’s keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

WHEC RochesterCenter· 1d ago

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he’s keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 1d ago

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he’s keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 1d ago

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

Right

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Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Triblive, MyNorthwest
TribliveLean Right· 1d ago

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he’s keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

MyNorthwestLean Right· 1d ago

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he’s keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

Oil PriceLean Right· 4d ago

U.S. Targets Central Asia's Energy and Critical Minerals in Major Trade Push

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Left

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Al-MonitorLean Left· 1d ago

Rubio arrives in Central Asia while other US officials hit foreign policy hot spots

Al-MonitorLean Left· 1d ago

Rubio heads to Central Asia while other US officials hit foreign policy hot spots

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  1. Oct 18Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he’s keeping the most pressing matters at a distance
  2. Oct 19Rubio is in Uzbekistan to promote US ties and trade with Central Asia

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