The Back Channel

Retired ambassador William Burns talked about his book, The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal, in wh… read more

Retired ambassador William Burns talked about his book, The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal, in which recalled his 33-year diplomatic career and service under five presidents and 10 secretaries of state. New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos moderated the discussion. close

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The Back Channel

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Program ID:
458792-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Interview
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 23, 2019 | 6:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 26, 2019 | 4:26am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Mar 23, 2019 | 6:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 08, 2019 | 2:02am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 25, 2019 | 10:55pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 26, 2019 | 4:26am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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