I think that’s correct. The same arguments apply if a non-US citizen has a plausible path to becoming a US citizen, but, if not, much of the career capital (DC networks, understanding the US policy process, etc.) does not really transfer across borders. (Though I can also imagine some exceptions, for example a European who wants to work on transatlantic issues from Brussels or their national capital and who could leverage their time in DC for those purposes.)
I assume this makes much more sense for US folks than others. If this isn’t the case correct me.
I think that’s correct. The same arguments apply if a non-US citizen has a plausible path to becoming a US citizen, but, if not, much of the career capital (DC networks, understanding the US policy process, etc.) does not really transfer across borders. (Though I can also imagine some exceptions, for example a European who wants to work on transatlantic issues from Brussels or their national capital and who could leverage their time in DC for those purposes.)