General David Petraeus on the New Rules of War
Summary
Susan Glasser interviews General David Petraeus on the geopolitical crises in Iran and Ukraine, highlighting the shift toward asymmetric drone warfare and the U.S. military’s need for institutional reform. Petraeus warns against the politicization of the armed forces under the Trump administration while assessing the long-term strategic implications of these conflicts.
Topics discussed
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Introduction of General David Petraeus and current global crises
The Washington vs. Baghdad clock and the Iran conflict
The future of war: Drones, AI, and military institutional change
Interceptor shortages and the need for defense industrial base reform
U.S. presence in the Middle East and relations with Gulf allies
The war in Ukraine, NATO threats, and Russian escalation
Politicization of the military and domestic political risks
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