Ambassador William J. Burns
1 book
About the Author
Ambassador William J. Burns is a distinguished career diplomat with over three decades of service in the United States Foreign Service, rising to the rank of Deputy Secretary of State under President Barack Obama. A keen observer of international relations, Burns has held pivotal roles including Ambassador to Russia and Jordan, and Under Secretary for Political Affairs, navigating the complexities of global diplomacy amid shifting geopolitical landscapes. In his acclaimed memoir, The Back Channel: American Diplomacy in a Disordered World, he draws on personal experiences to illuminate the art of negotiation, the perils of miscommunication, and the enduring importance of quiet diplomacy in an era of uncertainty. Now serving as President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Burns continues to shape discourse on foreign policy through his insightful writings and public engagements.
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