William Burns
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William Burns — Former CIA Director; veteran diplomat and back-channel negotiator (United States) — ranks #591/635 on the Power & Influence Index (36.5). Entrenchment 40/100.
Role
Former CIA Director; veteran diplomat and back-channel negotiator
Country
United States
Category
Defense & intelligence
Net worth / capital
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Controls
Statecraft; intelligence; great-power diplomacy; track-two negotiations
Dimension read
| Dimension | Value | Standing | What a high vs low value means — and where William Burns sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PII Power & Influence (PII) | 36.5 | Lagging · #590/635 | Low here — lower relative influence within this elite set. ▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence · ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set |
| Economic power Economic power | 28.0 | Lagging · #611/635 | Low here — limited economic control. ▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies · ▼ low: limited economic control |
| Political power Political power | 54.0 | Moderate · #261/635 | Mid-pack. High would mean commands states, law or policy; low would mean little formal political power. ▲ high: commands states, law or policy · ▼ low: little formal political power |
| AI power AI power | 25.0 | Developing · #442/635 | Low here — limited sway over AI's direction. ▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI · ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction |
| Platform reach Platform reach | 52.0 | Moderate · #276/635 | Mid-pack. High would mean commands a vast audience or network; low would mean limited direct reach. ▲ high: commands a vast audience or network · ▼ low: limited direct reach |
| Institutional control Institutional control | 60.0 | Developing · #422/635 | Low here — limited institutional control. ▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital · ▼ low: limited institutional control |
| Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure | 40.0 | Lagging · #619/635 | Low here — power is contingent — term-limited or contestable. ▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake) · ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable |
Strengths
- No standout dimension.
Risk factors
- Contingent power (tenure 40): term-limited or contestable — influence may fade with office or markets.
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