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.
Spectrum, 6 G, and the Future of AI Leadership
English Summary
This CSIS report argues that spectrum policy is increasingly intertwined with AI advancement, particularly as 6G technology emerges. The report highlights that the deployment of AI-powered systems, especially those requiring low latency like autonomous vehicles and robotics, will heavily rely on access to sufficient mid-band spectrum. Drawing lessons from the 5G rollout and China's rapid advancements, the authors warn that inadequate U.S. spectrum policy risks hindering domestic AI competitiveness and national security. Expanding the spectrum pipeline and streamlining allocation processes are crucial for U.S. leadership in AI and 6G.
中文摘要
本期戰略與國際研究中心（CSIS）報告指出，頻譜政策與人工智能（AI）發展正日益緊密相連，尤其是在6G技術興起的背景下。報告強調，基於AI的系統部署，特別是那些需要低延遲的應用，如自動駕駛汽車和機器人技術，將高度依賴於足夠的中頻譜資源。作者從5G部署經驗以及中國快速發展的教訓中汲取經驗，警告稱，若美國頻譜政策不足，將會危及國內AI競爭力及國家安全。擴大頻譜供應管道並簡化分配流程對於維護美國在AI和6G領域的領導地位至關重要。
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