Mr. Ambassador talked about Finland's culture, economic development and future focus, mainly about environmental policy, energy and technology. I asked him about Finland's global development focus and their education system impact. Finland has focus on translatic trade, though not the member of NATO; also its education system has been world leading system, I bet every scholar interested to know how they can successful running their educational system consistently well. Finland has did a lot in renewable energy, and focus on use nuclear energy by 2020. It is quite sad to see U.S. behind the game. During Clinton time, U.S. has a lot very supportive green energy initiatives from governments. By Bush time, those were stopped. Now some of those got started again, but U.S. are somewhat behind Europe which once followed U.S. in renewable energy.
What I took back most is his diplomatic speaking. Both Harvard and MIT students have asked a few sensitive and challenging questions, like how he responded Finland's stand regarding to lately climate talk. When most students dislike his diplomatic response (after meeting), I found it very refreshing and fascinating. If you look at country as a family, Mr. Ambassador is the guard to keep communication despite of argument and conflict with neighbor. At my power and negotiation class, prof. specifically recommended us to learn the art of diplomat.
Me, with Mr. Ambassador
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