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.
US at 250: Trade vs. Protectionism – America’s enduring economic debate
English Summary
The US economic debate between global integration and national self-reliance is an enduring historical thread that continues to define American policy. Current tensions, driven by strategic competition with China and the revival of industrial policy, reflect a growing skepticism toward globalization and established trade institutions. Policymakers must therefore interpret Washington's evolving economic posture—whether it signals renewed global leadership or strategic retrenchment—to anticipate shifts in international trade rules and global economic stability.
中文摘要
美國在全球整合與國家自立之間的經濟辯論，是一條持續存在的歷史脈絡，至今仍定義著美國的政策走向。當前的緊張局勢，源於與中國的戰略競爭以及工業政策的復興，反映出對全球化和既有貿易機構日益增長的懷疑。因此，政策制定者必須解讀華盛頓不斷演變的經濟立場——判斷其是預示重拾全球領導地位，還是戰略性收縮——才能預測國際貿易規則和全球經濟穩定性的變化。
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