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.
AI, work, and the future of global competitiveness
English Summary
AI adoption is identified as the primary driver of global economic competitiveness, shifting the focus from model development to effective, widespread deployment across sectors. While AI holds massive productive potential—estimated at up to $6.6 trillion across major economies—this potential is hampered by existing skills gaps and labor market rigidity. Therefore, the key policy imperative is coordinated action: governments, businesses, and educational institutions must collaborate to create responsive labor markets. This strategy is essential to rapidly upskill the global workforce, ensuring that talent can match economic opportunity and build a resilient, productive economy in the AI era.
中文摘要
AI的導入已被認定為全球經濟競爭力的主要驅動力，這使得政策焦點從模型開發轉向跨行業的有效、廣泛部署。儘管AI擁有巨大的生產潛力——預計在主要經濟體中可達六.六兆美元——但此潛力受到現有的技能缺口和勞動市場僵化所限制。因此，關鍵的政策重點是協調行動：政府、企業和教育機構必須合作，共同建立具應變能力的勞動市場。此策略對於快速提升全球勞動力技能至關重要，確保人才能夠匹配經濟機會，從而在AI時代建立一個有韌性、高生產力的經濟體。
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