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William J. Burns, Michael Chertoff, Catherine Ashton, …
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In The Media
What Would a Nuclear Deal With Iran Really Mean?
An Iranian nuclear framework can be an important part of a wider strategy in the Middle East.
Published on Apr 8, 2015
Source: NPR’s Morning Edition
Iran and six world powers have a framework on Iran’s nuclear program. Steve Inskeep talked to Carnegie President Williams Burns, who led an early round of negotiations with Iran during the Obama administration. Burns outlined how the nuclear framework can be a part of a wider regional policy for the Middle East and how Iran might react to a successful negotiation.
This broadcast originally appeared on NPR’s Morning Edition.
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.
- 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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