The article outlines how a successful modern foreign policy career requires blending traditional diplomatic expertise with private sector acumen. Juster's career trajectory—from international law to high-stakes diplomacy (e.g., the Gulf War) and subsequently to the technology sector—demonstrates this synthesis. Key evidence includes his work managing complex negotiations under duress and his involvement in co-founding the U.S.-India High Technology Group. The implication for policy is that effective geopolitical strategy must actively integrate private sector knowledge and technological considerations to manage modern economic and security challenges.
The rise of prediction markets: Level playing field or rigged game?
English Summary
Prediction markets, which operate as sophisticated financial instruments rather than simple gambling platforms, are facing intense scrutiny due to instances of misuse, including military personnel wagering on combat and politicians betting on election outcomes. This has sparked a debate over whether the markets are fundamentally fair or prone to manipulation, necessitating regulatory intervention. Policymakers must therefore balance the technological innovation and potential of these markets against the urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks to prevent abuse and ensure market integrity.
中文摘要
預測市場作為複雜的金融工具，而非簡單的賭博平台，因其被濫用的案例而面臨嚴格的審視，包括軍人投注戰鬥結果，以及政客押注選舉結果等。這引發了一場關於這些市場是否本質公平，抑或容易被操縱的激烈辯論，從而亟需監管介入。因此，政策制定者必須在平衡這些市場的技術創新潛力與其潛能的同時，兼顧建立穩健的監管框架，以預防濫用並確保市場的完整性。
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