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 ...
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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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 ...
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Outgoing Ambassador Nicholas Burns analyzes future of U.S.-China relations
That country is China. Nick Schifrin spoke with Ambassador Nicholas Burns, the man who had a front-row seat, and helped manage, U.S.-China relations for the Biden administration. For four years ...
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An exit interview with Nicholas Burns, outgoing U.S. ambassador to China
Nicholas Burns is home from China. The U.S. diplomat served as President Biden's ambassador there. He returned to resign as the administration ends. And in a State Department office, he sat to ...
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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. KUOW is Seattle ...
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, ...
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An exit interview with Nicholas Burns, outgoing U.S. ambassador to China
Nicholas Burns is home from China. The U.S. diplomat served as President Biden's ambassador there. He returned to resign as the administration ends. And in a State Department office, he sat to take ...