Program | Talk to the Author | Amb William J. Burns | Mar 21, 2019

Over the course of more than three decades as an American diplomat, William J. Burns played a central role in the most consequential diplomatic episodes of his time—from the bloodless end of the Cold War to the collapse of post–Cold War relations with Putin’s Russia, from post–9/11 tumult in the Middle East to the secret nuclear talks with Iran.

Program | Talk to the Author | Amb William J. Burns | Mar 21, 2019

Over the course of more than three decades as an American diplomat, William J. Burns played a central role in the most consequential diplomatic episodes of his time—from the bloodless end of the Cold War to the collapse of post–Cold War relations with Putin’s Russia, from post–9/11 tumult in the Middle East to the secret nuclear talks with Iran.

Talking with Ploughshares President Joseph Cirincione about Nuclear Weapons Threats

The Tennessee World Affairs Council hosted Mr. Cirincione for two days as part of its Distinguished Visiting Speaker Program. He met with students, community leaders, World Affairs Council members, business people and journalists. Here are links to several of the documents and recordings that collected his insights and perspectives.