Transcript: NPR's full conversation with CIA Director William Burns
Jan 10, 2025 · CIA Director William J. Burns in his office in Langley, ... Burns: What we focus on China and technology while we continue to deal with continuing responsibilities on …
William J. Burns (diplomat) - Wikipedia
In May 2023, Burns made a secret visit to China to ease tensions with the country. [ 42 ] After the beginning of the war between Hamas and Israel , Burns pushed for a deal with Hamas to …
U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
6 days ago · As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life. By Julian E. Barnes and David E. …
A reflection on William Burns’ remarks on Russia and China
Feb 8, 2024 · In Burns’ eyes, although Russia poses an immediate threat to the U.S.-led West, China has steadily become the only U.S. rival with both the intent to reshape the international …
CIA Director William Burns met Chinese leaders in Beijing as …
Jun 2, 2023 · A U.S. official says CIA Director William Burns went to Beijing in May to meet with Chinese counterparts. It's the highest level visit by a Biden administration official since a …
CIA Makes Changes to Adapt to Future Challenges - CIA - The …
Oct 7, 2021 · Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William J. Burns announced today adjustments to CIA’s organizational structure and approach to best position it to address …
CIA Has Doubled Its Budget for China in the Past 2 Years: CIA …
Jan 31, 2024 · The CIA views China as a far bigger threat to the US than Russia and is committing more resources than ever to counter it, says agency chief William J. Burns.
CIA doubles spending to meet China threat - Washington Times
Jan 31, 2024 · CIA Director William J. Burns has revealed in a major new journal article that his agency has retooled its analysis and operations and doubled its budget to focus on the rising …
Jul 1, 2023 · "While for the first time in fifty years we do not face a global military adversary," I wrote, "it is certainly conceivable that a return to authoritarianism in Russia or an aggressively …
CIA chief made secret trip to China in bid to thaw relations
Jun 2, 2023 · CIA director Bill Burns travelled to China last month, a clandestine visit by one of President Joe Biden’s most trusted officials that signals how concerned the White House had …