The CIA director's stealthy role in the Israel-Hamas negotiations - NYT
Burns and Barnea negotiated with Qatar and Egypt, who in turn coordinated and relayed messages from Hamas leaders in Doha.The ex situ Hamas leaders then negotiated with the in situ Hamas leaders in ...
Trump Administration Updates: Federal Workers Told to Inform on Colleagues Trying to Dodge D.E.I. Crackdown
Mr. Trump, who has moved quickly to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion programs, accused the Justice Department under President Joseph R. Biden Jr. of hampering the police, even though nearly ...
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 ...
How ‘Mild Bill’ Burns led a covert CIA campaign in Ukraine
No one would ever refer to CIA Director William J. Burns as “Wild Bill,” the nickname of William J. Donovan, who led the OSS, ...
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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An exit interview with Nicholas Burns, outgoing U.S. ambassador to China
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with the outgoing U.S. ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns. He says China faces certain challenges, like a slowing economy and a declining population.
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Rubicon Theatre Company WINTERFEST To Feature Works By August Wilson and William Shakespeare
RUBICON THEATRE has announced a three-play WinterFest as part of the company's 2024/2025 “Dare to Dream” season. The first ...