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 Lasting Wounds of the War in Ukraine
English Summary
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, the primary focus is shifting from active combat to the profound post-war challenges of societal recovery. The article argues that when the war concludes, both Ukraine and Russia will face the massive undertaking of reintegrating thousands of veterans. This process requires significant state resources to provide long-term physical, mental, and financial support to service members. Consequently, both Kyiv and Moscow must prioritize comprehensive policy planning and allocate substantial financial capital to manage these lasting societal wounds, ensuring stability and preventing internal crises.
中文摘要
隨著烏克蘭衝突的持續，主要焦點正從實戰轉移至深刻的戰後社會復原挑戰。本文論述，當戰爭終結時，烏克蘭和俄羅斯兩國都將面臨整合數以千計退役軍人的艱鉅任務。此一過程需要大量的國家資源，以提供長期生理、心理和財務支持給服役人員。因此，基輔和莫斯科必須將制定全面的政策規劃列為首要任務，並分配實質的財政資本來處理這些持久的社會創傷，從而確保國家穩定並預防內部危機。
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