这肯定会引起另一位外交官的反驳——即使身处前殖民超级大国的地位，也应该从过去的错误中吸取教训。
One retort would surely be that even ex-colonial powers can learn from their mistakes.
就像一个外交家会在出访前研究好该国的文化一样，当你要和一位客户、同僚或是潜在的伙伴联系时，你也要尽可能地做好研究。
Just as a diplomat would learn about a culture's customs before a visit, learn as much as you can before you try to connect with a customer, peer, or potential partner.
两位前外交官都认为，如果不更加积极地参与，美国就会面临成为中东无关紧要角色的风险。
Both former diplomats agree that without stronger involvement, the United States risks becoming less and less of a player in the Middle East.
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