The article argues that recent executive overreach and politicization have severely undermined established norms of U.S. civil-military relations. To restore professional standards, the incoming Congress must actively exercise its oversight powers, moving beyond mere criticism to demanding transparency in defense policy and personnel decisions. Key reforms include enforcing meritocratic promotion processes, requiring documented justification for senior officer removals, and preventing the partisan use of the military. These actions are crucial for bolstering public trust and ensuring the military remains a nonpartisan instrument of civilian control.
Research, development, and innovation talent in Qatar: The policy and program Landscape
English Summary
Qatar aims to establish itself as a global hub for RDI, recognizing human capital as foundational to a knowledge-based economy. While the nation has launched numerous initiatives—including the Mustaqel Visa and specialized parks—the report finds that Qatar's RDI ecosystem faces structural gaps, evidenced by R&D expenditure remaining significantly below the OECD average and a workforce heavily reliant on expatriates. To achieve its 2030 goals, the study argues that Qatar must deepen the 'Triple Helix' collaboration between academia and industry, diversify private sector funding, and overhaul retention policies. Sustained policy coordination and strengthening career pathways for both local and international talent are critical for transforming potential into long-term economic capability.
中文摘要
卡達旨在將自身打造成全球研究、開發與創新（RDI）的中心，並認可人力資本是知識型經濟的基礎。儘管該國已推出多項舉措——包括「Mustaqel」簽證和專業園區——但報告指出，卡達的RDI生態系統仍面臨結構性缺口，證據包括其研發支出仍顯著低於經濟合作暨發展組織（OECD）的平均水平，以及勞動力高度依賴外籍員工。為實現其2030年目標，本研究主張卡達必須深化學術界與產業之間的「三重螺旋」協作，分散私營部門的資金來源，並徹底改革人才保留政策。持續的政策協調，以及為本地和國際人才建立穩固的職涯發展路徑，對於將潛力轉化為長期的經濟能力至關重要。
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