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A Combustible Situation
A review of foreign policy challenges in Syria, Russia, North Korea, and beyond.
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.
About the Author
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 RelationsResearch
- 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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