A Combustible Situation

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In The Media

A Combustible Situation

A review of foreign policy challenges in Syria, Russia, North Korea, and beyond.

By William J. Burns

Published on Jun 28, 2017

Source: CBS This Morning

Speaking on CBS This Morning, Carnegie President William J. Burns discussed the “very combustible situation” with Russia and Syria, and the message President Trump needs to send to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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This interview was originally broadcast on CBS.

About the Author

William J. Burns

Former Carnegie President (2015-2021)

A former career diplomat, William J. Burns served as director of the CIA, deputy secretary of State, and ambassador to Russia and Jordan. Burns was also president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace from 2015 to 2021.

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