General David Petreaus

A Bad Day (and New Year) for U.S. National Security

Daphne Eviatar | Posted 02.13.2012

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Politically, there may be reasons why Congress has supported the National Defense Authorization Act, including the many earmarks that bring costly projects to members' districts. But as a matter of national security and American principles, the bill is a disaster.

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Petraeus Indicates 2014 Afghanistan Deadline Not A 'Sure Thing'

HuffingtonPost.com | Dan Froomkin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gen. David Petraeus's admission that a U.S. victory in Afghanistan is not a "sure thing" by 2014 is the latest indication that the Obama administratio...

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It Is Much Easier to Proclaim Progress Than Conduct Oversight

Matthew Hoh | Posted 05.25.2011

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Somehow, claims of progress, not backed by any demonstrable facts or tempered with any degree of sincerity, continue to be proclaimed with enthusiasm and a veneer of honesty by leaders throughout this country.

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Afghan Army: The Few, the Proud, the Unprepared

Jake Diliberto | Posted 05.25.2011

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Afghans cannot take control in 2011.

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9/11/10 -- Unfinished Business Take #9

Amb. Marc Ginsberg | Posted 05.25.2011

It's 9/11 again... do you know where Osama Bin Laden is? Nine years later Al Qaeda is still plotting attacks in the name of a global jihad. The mission against Al Qaeda is being drowned out, and that strengthens our enemies. Americans deserve better.

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NYT: We're 'Increasingly Confused And Anxious' About Afghan Strategy

Posted 05.25.2011

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The new U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. David Petraeus, says that the drawdown of U.S. troops scheduled to start in July 2011 will be influenced b...

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Counting the Dead in Afghanistan

James Denselow | Posted 05.25.2011

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How can any western official claim to have the best interests of the Afghans at heart when they don't even know how many they've killed?

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Petraeus' Vow to Protect Soldiers: A True Commitment or Empty Promise?

Joshua Kors | Posted 05.25.2011

Since 2001, over 22,600 soldiers have been pressed into signing such documents, affirming a pre-existing condition, making them ineligible for disability benefits, saving the military billions of dollars.

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After McChrystal

Lincoln Mitchell | Posted 05.25.2011

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Obama did the right thing this week in firing McChrystal. Unfortunately, the other decisions the President faces regarding Afghanistan are not as easy. It is difficult to get out of Afghanistan today, but it will be more difficult to get out tomorrow.

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Obama's Afghanistan Policy: What a New General Can't Fix

Flynt and Hillary Mann Leverett | Posted 05.25.2011

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One of the more striking aspects of the current episode is that no one is vigorously disputing the essence of the assessments advanced by McChrystal and his associates.

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Alan Dershowitz Is Wrong

Jeremy Ben-Ami | Posted 05.25.2011

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Alan, what did you mean when you said J Street had "gone over to the dark side"? That those who don't think ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a U.S. national security interest are the forces of light?

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Pondering David Petraeus' Future: Running for VP?

Steve Clemons | Posted 05.25.2011

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I recently had the opportunity to participate in a small dinner with CENTCOM Commander General David Petraeus and his wife Holly. These sorts of discussions are nearly always off the record -- but the fact that they happened is not off limits.

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More Iraq Withdrawals Soon, Says Petraeus

Upi.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Gen. David Petreaus, head of the Central Command of the U.S. Army, says there soon could be further reduction of American ...

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Petraeus Successor Odierno Faces Many Challenges In Iraq, Raising Concerns For Some

The Miami Herald | Chris Vaughn | Posted 05.25.2011

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FORT WORTH, Texas -- Gen. David Petraeus cast such an enormous shadow the last two years that only the most fervent Army watcher could probably say wh...

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White House And Pentagon Agree That Iraqi Forces Remain Unprepared To Take Over Security Mission

The New York Times | THOM SHANKER and STEVEN LEE MYERS | Posted 05.25.2011

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As President Bush prepares to address the nation Thursday about the state of the Iraq War, The New York Times is reporting that the White House and Pe...

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As Petraeus Testifies, Baghdad Teeters On Edge Of Erupting

McClatchy Newspapers | Leila Fadel | Posted 05.25.2011

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Army Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker were critical of Iran when they testified Tuesday before the Senate, barely giving credit for an ...

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General Petraeus: "We Haven't Turned Any Corners. We Haven't Seen Any Lights At The End Of The Tunnel"

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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The top American Commander in Iraq told two separate Congressional committees Tuesday that the progress touted by the Bush Administration was "fragile...

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General Petraeus Iraq Hearings: Updates Here

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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***LAST UPDATED 4/9 1:17pm*** Click Here For Videos Of The Hearings --- Petraeus Won't Say He'd Advise New President On Withdrawal: Spencer Ackerman...

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Baghdad Orders Lockdown As Petraeus Testifies

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Unauthorized vehicles will be banned in Baghdad from 5 a.m. to midnight on Wednesday, the fifth anniversary of the city's capture by U.S. troops, the ...

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Quotes From Iraq Hearings

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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Some quotes from lawmakers during Tuesday's Senate hearings on Iraq, which featured testimony from Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker: _...

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General Won't Promise More Iraq Pullouts

AP | ROBERT BURNS | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — The top U.S. commander in Iraq told Congress Tuesday that hard-won gains in the war zone are too fragile to promise any troop pullo...

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Petraeus Iraq Hearings Videos: David Petraeus, Ryan Crocker, John McCain And Carl Levin

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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***LAST UPDATED 4/9 11:44am*** ***Click Here For Updates On The Iraq Hearings*** --- General David Petraeus' Testimony Before House Members, Part 1...

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Petraeus Iraq Hearings: General Testifies To Congress

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

McCain Wants To Avoid Looking Like "Eager Cheerleader": The New York Times notes that John McCain "risks looking like an eager cheerleader if he heaps...

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