Florida Senator Marco Rubio's confirmation as US Secretary of State is likely to shift US foreign policy in the Eastern Mediterranean, strengthening ties with Greece and Cyprus while potentially increasing tensions with Turkey.
Rubio has a long record of supporting closer US cooperation with Greece and Cyprus, particularly through his co-authorship of the 2019 East Med Act, which recognized both nations as "pillars of stability." His past criticism of the Turkish government and reported connections with Turkish opposition groups have already strained relations with Ankara.
This appointment signals a potential deepening of American partnerships with Greece and Cyprus, reflecting Rubio's broader foreign policy emphasis on bolstering democratic alliances in the region. How this will impact the already complex relationship between the US and Turkey remains to be seen. [AP]