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New and Exclusive to HWA:
William J. Burns
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (2021-2025); Deputy Secretary of State (2011-2014); US Ambassador to Russia during the Bush Administration (2005-2008)
As the world faces unprecedented shifts in power dynamics, William J. Burns, former Deputy Secretary of State and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, stands at the forefront of global security analysis and strategy. With a career spanning decades in U.S. diplomacy and intelligence, Burns offers unparalleled expertise on navigating the complexities of an evolving world order.
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William J. Burns is one of the most experienced and respected foreign policy minds of the modern era, with a career spanning nearly four decades in diplomacy, intelligence, and global security strategy. Having served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 2021 to 2025, Deputy Secretary of State from 2011 to 2014, and a career diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service for 33 years, Burns has been at the forefront of U.S. national security, geopolitical strategy, and high-stakes international negotiations.
His tenure as CIA Director coincided with some of the most consequential geopolitical challenges of the 21st century, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, escalating tensions with China, cyber warfare threats, and the evolving landscape of Middle Eastern security. His deep understanding of foreign intelligence, diplomatic statecraft, and global power dynamics positioned him as a key architect of U.S. security strategy during an era of unprecedented global instability.
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Navigating Global Power Shifts: Intelligence, Diplomacy, and the Future of Global Security
William J. Burns delivers a compelling, insider’s perspective on the shifting landscape of global security, intelligence strategy, and diplomatic statecraft. His unique ability to assess political motivations, anticipate strategic moves, and explain intelligence-driven decision-making makes him one of the most authoritative voices on global security, diplomacy, and the risks shaping the world’s future.
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The Future of Power in Asia: Geopolitics, Intelligence, and U.S. Strategy in the Indo-Pacific
William J. Burns offers an insider’s perspective on Russia’s geopolitical ambitions, military strategy, and economic leverage—and what they mean for the future of global stability, U.S. foreign policy, and Western alliances. Drawing on his extensive diplomatic experience and intelligence leadership, he provides a clear, strategic analysis of Russia’s motivations, its challenges, and how the U.S. and its allies should respond.
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