Former CIA Director William Burns on how great powers make decisions @foreignaffairs
Former CIA Director William Burns on how great powers make decisions @foreignaffairs
Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The latest episode of “The Foreign Affairs Interview” features a conversation with former CIA Director William J. Burns, who has spent years learning what drives U.S. allies and adversaries.
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Former CIA Director William Burns on how great powers make decisions

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