Transcript: NPR's full conversation with CIA Director William Burns
Jan 10, 2025 · CIA Director William J. Burns in his office in Langley, ... Burns: What we focus on China and technology while we continue to deal with continuing responsibilities on counterterrorism, wars in ...
William J. Burns (diplomat) - Wikipedia
In May 2023, Burns made a secret visit to China to ease tensions with the country. [ 42 ] After the beginning of the war between Hamas and Israel , Burns pushed for a deal with Hamas to secure the release of Israeli hostages.
A reflection on William Burns’ remarks on Russia and China
Feb 8, 2024 · In Burns’ eyes, although Russia poses an immediate threat to the U.S.-led West, China has steadily become the only U.S. rival with both the intent to reshape the international order and the economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to do so.
Jul 1, 2023 · "While for the first time in fifty years we do not face a global military adversary," I wrote, "it is certainly conceivable that a return to authoritarianism in Russia or an aggressively hostile China could revive such a global threat."
CIA Makes Changes to Adapt to Future Challenges - CIA - The …
Oct 7, 2021 · Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William J. Burns announced today adjustments to CIA’s organizational structure and approach to best position it to address current and future national security challenges.
CIA Director William Burns: "I wouldn't underestimate" Xi's …
Feb 4, 2023 · Intelligence shows Chinese president Xi Jinping has instructed his country's army to be "ready by 2027 to conduct a successful invasion" of Taiwan, CIA Director William Burns said this week,...
CIA Dir. Bill Burns on China, the Trump transition, and what's
Jan 9, 2025 · As he prepares to leave his post, CIA Director Bill Burns speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the transition to a new Trump administration as well as priorities for the U.S. intel apparatus.
CIA Has Doubled Its Budget for China in the Past 2 Years: CIA …
Jan 31, 2024 · The CIA views China as a far bigger threat to the US than Russia and is committing more resources than ever to counter it, says agency chief William J. Burns.
CIA Director William Burns met Chinese leaders in Beijing as …
Jun 2, 2023 · A U.S. official says CIA Director William Burns went to Beijing in May to meet with Chinese counterparts. It's the highest level visit by a Biden administration official since a suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down by American forces.
CIA doubles spending to meet China threat - Washington Times
Jan 31, 2024 · CIA Director William J. Burns has revealed in a major new journal article that his agency has retooled its analysis and operations and doubled its budget to focus on the rising threat from...