Former State Dep't Official Says War With Iran Not Inevitable

Nicholas Burns, who teaches at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and worked in the State Department under former President George W. Bush, says that war with Iran is not inevitable, but argues that tough diplomacy is necessary to avoid conflict. (0:43)
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Obama Handled Iranian Election Crisis "Superbly", Says a Former Undersecretary Of State

Nicholas Burns, former Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs, said President Obama has handled the contested Iranian elections "superbly", yet "has not received enough credit for the fact that he has been very thoughtful (and) measured." (0:50)
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Obama's Reaction To Iranian Election Reassuring, Says A Former Undersecretary Of State

The disputed Iranian election was initially a "very murky situation", said Nicholas Burns, former Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs. He applauded President Obama initial response as "serious, measured, and thoughtful". (0:23)
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India setting example for Iran

Former Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns says the US-India Nuclear Agreement sends in important message to Iran, showing that countries who choose to invest in the international system and negotiate differences benefit while those who don’t experience sanctions. He suggests that India’s role in the agreement can serve as a role model for other countries. (0:56)
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