William Burns

William Burns

politician United States

William Burns is a seasoned diplomat and the current Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He has a distinguished career in public service, having served in various capacities within the U.S. State Department, including as Under Secretary for Political Affairs. Burns is known for his expertise in foreign policy and international relations, particularly regarding Russia and the Middle East. He was notably involved in negotiations related to nuclear non-proliferation and has played a significant role in shaping U.S. diplomatic strategy. His visit to Moscow in November 2021 was aimed at averting the potential invasion of Ukraine, highlighting his commitment to addressing complex global security challenges.

Born on Apr 04, 1956 (69 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
28,136
Power
568$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Saudi Arabia 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 34,813,871 27,369 $700,000 550$
Estonia 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 1,326,539 766 $31,000 18$
Totals 2 36,140,410 28,135 $731,000 568$
Interactive World Map

Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia: William Burns is the Director of the American intelligence agency who proposed the ceasefire. 6

Sabq: قبلنا صفقة وقف إطلاق النار.. وحماس رفضت رغم تعديلات الوسطاء

United Kingdom United Kingdom: William Burns, the then-CIA chief, warned about the threats posed by international adversaries alongside Sir Richard Moore. 5

BBC: Blaise Metreweli appointed as MI6's first female chief

Norway Norway: William Burns was the U.S. ambassador to Moscow at the time and is referenced in relation to his analysis of Russia's stance on NATO membership. 5

Aftenposten: Om en student argumenterer som Glenn Diesen, er veien kort til karakteren F