U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back ...
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The Secretary of Hard Problems
While the United States tries to spy on one of the hardest targets, Burns has also tried to reopen a dialogue with Beijing, ...
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NYT reveals stealthy role of CIA director in Gaza hostage, ceasefire deal
Towing the line between diplomat and intelligence agent, Burns's trips to the region are shrouded under a cloak of mystery. CIA Director William J. Burns departs a classified briefing with members ...
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U.S. Ambassador Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’
With less than two weeks remaining before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office, Mr. Burns is raising the administration’s concerns about Russia, as well as China’s alignment with Iran ...
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Burns says China should talk to Lai
Outgoing US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said the Chinese government is making a mistake in being so belligerent and intimidating toward Taiwan, and that he believes it would be better for the ...
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Transcript: NPR's full conversation with CIA Director William Burns
In a wide-ranging exit interview, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Central Intelligence Agency director William Burns about the ...
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Transcript: NPR's full conversation with CIA Director William Burns
In a wide-ranging exit interview, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns ... Kelly: Mm-hmm. Burns: What we focus on China and technology while we continue ...