If China-US relations do not improve, or become even worse during his tenure, who can expect history to give Burns a thumbs up when looking back?
Although Burns won the Congress' trust and support by displaying to lawmakers his tough attitude toward China, he will find he has to face the scrutiny of more than 1.4 billion Chinese people as soon as he arrives in the country.
Lithuania was “awarded” by the US for violating the UN Charter. The least Vilnius should do is get cocky; it should be vigilant.