A Symbolic Visit in a Shifting Landscape US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India is significant not only because it follows President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but also because it highlights the complexities and contradictions of Washington's approach to its relationships with major Asian powers.
Rubio's itinerary includes meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and a stop in Kolkata to pay respects at Mother Teresa's charity headquarters.
This emphasis on ties with India comes as Trump's warm reception by Xi Jinping has raised questions about the durability of Washington's commitments to its traditional allies.