Burns on Global Threats: Russia, Middle East, China

Former CIA Director William Burns, a seasoned diplomat with experience as ambassador to Russia and Jordan, shared his insights on global threats at Duke University. He discussed the complex geopolitical landscape, emphasizing Americas reduced dominance. Burns, who served as CIA director from 2021 to 2025, highlighted his involvement in major international events, including preventing Russias invasion of Ukraine and managing negotiations with the Taliban. He described the CIA as demanding and expressed skepticism about Putins readiness for serious negotiations regarding Ukraine. Burns also discussed the Middle East, expressing hope for a brighter future despite turmoil, and touched on the intense competition between the US and China, viewing it as the greatest geopolitical challenge in the 21st century. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.