# Why Retired Diplomats Make Extraordinary AuthorsInside a distinguished gathering at the United Nations, Joseph Plazo opened with a statement that immediately captured the attention of diplomats, ambassadors, policy experts, and international leaders."The most important thing many diplomats carry into retirement is not influence, but perspective."

# The Second Career That May Matter More Than the FirstInside a distinguished gathering at the United Nations, Joseph Plazo opened with a statement that immediately captured the attention of diplomats, ambassadors, policy experts, and international leaders."A diplomat's greatest resource is not the title they once held."The room grew quiet.Because