“The Rubio Doctrine”

Something extraordinary happened this week and I had to capture it.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave one of the most quietly radical speeches of the year, declaring an end to the U.S.’s decades long habit of routing foreign aid through bloated NGOs. In its place, new thing, a sharp pivot , turning point to direct partnerships with nations like Kenya.

I recognized it immediately this wasn’t just policy. It was doctrine. So I did what I do best: I drew it.

🖼️ My latest political cartoon, The Rubio Doctrine, is now live on SUBSTACK along with:

  • A behind-the-scenes audio reflection on why this matters IN MY VOICE
  • Process sketches, symbolism breakdowns, and elite details, personal pics
  • The video of Rubio’s speech itself, for full context

I believe this cartoon marks a turning point in both diplomacy and narrative and I invite you to explore it deeper.

👉 Click here to view the full feature on Substack

By Maria

Political cartoonists since 2016