William Burns
Career diplomat and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, known for leading negotiations on the Iran nuclear deal and serving as U.S. ambassador to Russia.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 1h 9min
America in a World of Upheaval
William Burns, career diplomat and former CIA director who negotiated with Iran and served as ambassador to Russia. He discusses a new geopolitical era shaped by great-power rivalry and tech. He weighs approaches to American power, risks from eroding institutions and trust, the Iran war's dynamics, Russia–Ukraine negotiations, China’s ambitions on Taiwan, and AI’s role in intelligence.
