Politico published on 20 February 2025 an article titled "Rubio's G-20 Soft Power Surrender" by Phelim Kine.
The decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to boycott the G-20 meeting in South Africa this week gives Beijing more room to deepen relationships with countries of the Global South. Coupled with the dismantling of USAID, this sends an especially negative message to Africa.
