CIA Director Burns on Global Security Challenges
2023-07-21T17:37:25-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZGZmXC8wMDFcLzE2ODk5NzU2MjhfMDAxLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19CIA Director William Burns discussed global security challenges at the Aspen Security Forum in Aspen, Colorado. In regard to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, he said the Ukrainian counteroffensive was going slowly, but believed Ukraine would be able to make advances. He also discussed a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, why he thought Africa was an underrated challenge, and his thoughts on the now-deceased Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi being one of the “creepiest” world leaders. Director Burns was interviewed by NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly.
CIA Director William Burns discussed global security challenges at the Aspen Security Forum in Aspen, Colorado. In regard to Russia’s full-s… read more
CIA Director William Burns discussed global security challenges at the Aspen Security Forum in Aspen, Colorado. In regard to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, he said the Ukrainian counteroffensive was going slowly, but believed Ukraine would be able to make advances. He also discussed a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, why he thought Africa was an underrated challenge, and his thoughts on the now-deceased Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi being one of the “creepiest” world leaders. Director Burns was interviewed by NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly. close
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