Middle East looks interesting. Central America + East Africa + Middle East is something which I haven't seen myself however now that Quicksilver has mentioned it, I kinda like those picks. The problem I see with the Middle East is how difficult it is to take the bonus, that 1 extra territory makes it pretty awkward. A counter pick where you take your bonus, show up at your opponents doorstep with a double border whenever you feel like it and as a plus side your opponent can't effectively play against that pick. I have no idea whether Rufus has picked Middle East, however I'm getting some vibes here.
