William J. Burns
William J. Burns is the current Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), having taken office in March 2021. A career diplomat, Burns previously served as Deputy Secretary of State and U.S. Ambassador to Russia, where he played a significant role in U.S.-Russia relations. His extensive experience in foreign policy and intelligence has positioned him as a key figure in navigating complex international issues, including security threats and diplomatic negotiations. Burns is known for his analytical approach and commitment to diplomacy, which has been particularly vital during heightened tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
Born on Apr 04, 1956 (69 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,569 | $403,000 | 265$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 628,066 | 342 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,643 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 3 | 11,079,307 | 6,554 | $413,600 | 271$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Montenegro:
William J. Burns noted in his memoirs that an oral promise regarding NATO expansion existed but was never formalized.
5
Ireland:
Former CIA director William J Burns said in his memoirs that there was a verbal promise regarding Nato expansion, but it was never formalised.
5
Norway:
William J. Burns is the CIA director mentioned in the context of Russia's potential intervention.
5
Spain:
William J. Burns is the former CIA director who invoked national security laws in this case.
5
Liechtenstein:
William J. Burns is the former CIA director who testified about successful actions against the Sinaloa cartel.
5
United States:
William J. Burns, then the C.I.A. director, flew to the Russian capital in November 2021 to try to head off an invasion of Ukraine.
6