Graduates from American universities know nothing about the world. They don't even know that America is not just Harvard, financial institutions and baseball.
When Kerry took up his post, he seemed perfectly prepared for the role of chief diplomat, although his opponents already spoke with irony that his experience is — above all — theoretical.
The main task of the night watch is to keep a close eye on the day watch, and the main task of the day watch is to keep the night watch in check. Neither of them has enough time for any other activity.