William Burns
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 (68 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 11 | 5.36 | 0.25% | +10% | 144,104,080 | 392,716 | $1,500,000 | 4,088$ |
| Lithuania | 3 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,658 | $54,000 | 53$ |
| Italy | 2 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 38,870 | $2,000,000 | 1,286$ |
| Romania | 2 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 19,237,691 | 16,768 | $250,000 | 218$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,158 | $62,000 | 38$ |
| Iran | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 27,803 | $610,000 | 202$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,903 | $1,380,000 | 807$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 304,253 | $1,119,000 | 1,245$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 1,333 | $68,000 | 22$ |
| Totals | 23 | 618,741,719 | 802,462 | $7,043,000 | 7,959$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Croatia:
Sachs mentioned William Burns, the former CIA director, in relation to NATO's expansion.
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Italy:
William Burns was the CIA director who attempted to prevent the invasion of Ukraine.
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Romania:
William Burns is the former director of the CIA during Joe Biden's administration.
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Russia:
William Burns was noted as the former CIA director who visited Moscow in an attempt to prevent the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
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Russia:
William Burns was the then-director of the CIA who visited Moscow in November 2021 to prevent the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Russia:
William Burns was the former CIA director who visited Moscow in an attempt to prevent the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
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Indonesia:
William Burns from Tech Policy Press noted that international AI conferences seem to have shifted towards being lobbying events for technology companies.
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Iran:
William Burns, the Deputy Secretary of State, also met with Maziar Bahari after his release.
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Costa Rica:
William Burns was the previous director of the CIA who ordered a new analysis of intelligence regarding the origins of covid-19.
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Australia:
Former CIA Director William Burns oversaw the report on COVID's origins at the behest of the Biden administration.
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