Washington:This article was written by US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, in which he believes that American diplomats should learn critical languages ​​such as Chinese, Arabic and Persian, as mastering them is a vital necessity for American national security. Here are excerpts from the article that was published in "Newsweek".

“Decades after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the United States created the "National Linguistic Security Initiative," which enhanced students' fluency in Arabic, Persian, foreign language is critical to understanding other states' intentions - a critical factor in determining the appropriate mix of cooperation, containment,and deterrence that enables the United States to advance its interests abroad.

“As the Trump administration adjusts the foreign policy of the United States to meet the challenges posed by the expansionist ambitions of the Chinese Communist Party and Iranian-backed terrorism, we must follow the far-sighted example set by our predecessors. It is for this reason that I directed the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs to intensify the study of critical languages, starting with Mandarin, in addition to other important languages ​​such as Russian, Hindi,Arabic and Persian.

relatively low-cost investment can yield significant rewards, as deeper knowledge of languages ​​- and of the peoples and nations they speak and brings with it - can shed light on unseen threats and reduce the likelihood of open conflict. It can also shed light on hidden opportunities for cooperation and
foster an appreciation of America's domestic politics.

“Finally, I call on Congress to pass legislation that would create vouchers for college education and on members of Congress and Representatives to agree to this
request and support this national imperative.”