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.
10 Charts to Explain Global Immunization Policy—Where the United States Stands
English Summary
Global immunization efforts are facing significant setbacks due to a combination of conflict, declining public confidence, and weak health systems, threatening global health security. Evidence shows that the United States is experiencing measles outbreaks, while international support mechanisms like Gavi face funding uncertainty and political headwinds. For policy, the findings underscore the urgent need to reinforce both domestic public health messaging and stable international commitments to prevent outbreaks and maintain vaccine-preventable disease elimination status.
中文摘要
全球免疫接種工作正因衝突、公眾信心下降和衛生系統薄弱等多重因素面臨重大挫折，威脅著全球健康安全。證據顯示，美國正經歷麻疹疫情爆發，而像Gavi這樣的國際支持機制也面臨資金不確定性和政治阻力。從政策層面來看，研究結果強調，迫切需要加強國內公共衛生宣傳，並維持穩定的國際承諾，以預防疫情爆發並維持可預防疫苗疾病的消除狀態。
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