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 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 2 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 19,237,691 | 21,715 | $250,000 | 282$ |
| Norway | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,569 | $403,000 | 265$ |
| Totals | 3 | 24,658,932 | 25,284 | $653,000 | 547$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Romania:
William Burns, the CIA director, was mentioned in connection with Epstein.
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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.
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Romania:
Former CIA Director William Burns acknowledged the existence of a conversation regarding NATO's expansion.
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United States:
Former CIA Director William Burns has said there was a real risk in late 2022 that Russia could use nuclear weapons against Ukraine.
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United Kingdom:
The former CIA director William Burns has said there was a real risk in late 2022 that Russia could use nuclear weapons against Ukraine.
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Moldova:
Former CIA Director William Burns stated that by the end of 2022 there was a real risk that Russia could use nuclear weapons against Ukraine.
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Bulgaria:
Former CIA Director William Burns stated that there was a real risk of Russia using nuclear weapons against Ukraine at the end of 2022.
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Ireland:
Former CIA director William Burns has said there was a real risk that Russia could use nuclear weapons against Ukraine.
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Croatia:
Former CIA Director William Burns noted a real risk that Russia could use nuclear weapons against Ukraine.
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Iran:
William Burns is the former CIA Director who participated in the 2013 nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S.
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