Videos

Gen. David Petraeus (Ret.) and British historian Andrew Roberts discussed their book on the evolution of warfare from World War II to Ukraine. This event was hosted by the National Churchill…

The Grant Monument Association hosted a dinner commemorating the bicentennial of the 1822 birth of President Ulysses Grant. Featured speakers were retired U.S. Army General David Petraeus an…

Retired General David Petraeus, former U.S. commander in Afghanistan and former CIA director, spoke about President Biden’s decision to withdrawal all U.S. forces and contractors from the co…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of General David Petraeus to be commander, International Security Assistance Force and, commander, U.S. Forc…

General David Petraeus and Michele Flournoy testified on current operations in Afghanistan. In their testimony they focused on a 2011 goal for withdrawal and a year-end review of strategy, d…

General David Petraeus and Michele Flournoy testified on current operations in Afghanistan. In their testimony they focused on a 2011 goal for withdrawal and a year-end review of strategy, d…

General Petraeus testified on current operations in Afghanistan. During questioning from Senator McCain, General Petraeus took suddenly ill and the hearing was suspended as he walked from th…

Following an incident in the hearing where General Petraeus collapsed, committee members waited while he recovered. When he returned, Chairman Levin announced that the hearing would continue…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the fiscal 2011 budget request for the operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In his testimony General Petraeus addressed a number of i…

General David Petraeus talked at the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia about Iraq and Afghanistan strategies.

General David Petraeus, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and Deputy Secretary Jack Lew testified about the Obama administration’s proposed strategy for the war in Afghanistan. The plan includes se…

Michael O’Hanlon interviewed General David Petraeus about U.S. policy in Iraq, Afghanistan,and Pakistan. Among the topics he addressed were troop levels in Afghanistan and potential plans to…

General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. Central Command, spoke about military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also spoke about an on-going strategy review being conducted by the Def…

General Petraeus spoke about military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and said the fight against al-Qaida had been “mildly positive” and called for a “whole of governments” approach to c…

General David Petraeus delivered remarks on U.S. foreign policy. He talked about how counterinsurgency efforts in Iraq can be applied to U.S. troops fighting in Afghanistan. Following his re…

Secretary Gates delivered the keynote address at the second annual Gulf Coast States Chiefs of Defense Conference. He spoke about security challenges and stability in the Persian Gulf region…

The 2009 Atlantic Council awards dinner commemorated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Former President George H.W. Bush and former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl were hono…

Military commanders testified about U.S. policy and military strategy in Afghanistan, regional security concerns, and relations with Pakistan. Among the topics they addressed were the growin…

General Petraeus testified on proposed fiscal year 2010 defense appropriations. In his testimony he spoke about current military deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, and urged Congress to ap…

Military commanders testified about U.S. policy and military strategy in Afghanistan, regional security concerns, and relations with Pakistan. Among the topics they addressed were the growin…