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William J. Burns, Michael Chertoff, Catherine Ashton, …
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In The Media
Navigating Diplomatic Challenges
A wide-ranging conversation on the relationship the United States has with Russia, the G-20 meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin, trade with China, and more.
Published on Jul 12, 2017
Source: Bloomberg
Carnegie President William J. Burns discussed the relationship the United States has with Russia, the G-20 meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin, the retreat from multilateralism, dealing with North Korea, and trade with China.
About the Author
William J. Burns
Former Career Diplomat
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.
- Reimagining Transatlantic Relations
- A New U.S. Foreign Policy for the Post-Pandemic LandscapeCommentary
William J. Burns
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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