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 future of the federal student loan program after OBBBA
English Summary
Brookings hosted a discussion on the sweeping changes to the federal student loan program enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed in July 2025. The legislation reduced borrowing limits for graduate students and parents while overhauling the repayment system for both new and existing borrowers. The event featured Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, a panel of higher education policy experts, and Undersecretary of Education Nicholas Kent discussing impacts on borrowers, families, and institutions. The discussion signals ongoing policy uncertainty as the administration implements these reforms, with significant implications for higher education access and affordability.
中文摘要
布魯金斯學會舉辦討論會，探討透過《一項大美法案》（OBBBA，2025年7月簽署）對聯邦學生貸款計畫實施的全面改革。該法案削減了研究生及家長的借款上限，並全面改革新舊借款人的還款制度。活動邀請了眾議員蘇乍娜·博納米奇、多位高等教育政策專家，以及教育部副部長尼古拉斯·肯特，共同討論改革對借款人、家庭及教育機構的影響。討論反映出行政部門在推動改革過程中持續存在的政策不確定性，對高等教育的可及性與可負擔性具有深遠影響。
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