David Petraeus

Bill Frist: Petraeus Not Interested in President

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 13, 2009

The former majority leaders says the general would make a good president. more >>

In <em>U.S. News Weekly</em>: Michelle's Honey and Petraeus as President

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 9, 2009

Michelle gives her honey the royal treatment, and Americans see Obama as Superman. more >>

Civilian Casualties Could End Airstrike Support

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - June 17, 2009

Pentagon officials say stopping civilian deaths is their top priority. more >>

McChrystal Represents a New Direction at the Pentagon and in Afghanistan

By Joshua Kucera - Nation & World - May 18, 2009

Defense Secretary Gates brought in a new commander to replace McKiernan in Afghanistan. more >>

10,000 More Troops for Afghanistan? The Pentagon Request Isn't Really New

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - April 2, 2009

Petraeus surprised some with the request for more soldiers, but it's been in the works for months. more >>

Gates Wants to Send More U.S. Troops to Afghanistan, but How Many?

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - December 11, 2008

Commanders on the ground are anxious for more U.S. soldiers, but there are competing demands in Iraq. more >>

Is Barack Obama's National Security Team a "Team of Rivals"?

Opinion - December 2, 2008

The strong personalities on the national security team could clash. more >>

Petraeus for President? Betting Market Alert!

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 15, 2008

The general may have his eye on the Oval Office. more >>

Petraeus Offers Words of Caution on Iraq, Afghanistan Outlook

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - October 9, 2008

The new head of U.S. Central Command praises the drop in violence in Iraq, but warns of "storm clouds." more >>

Four Challenges Petraeus Leaves Behind for His Successor in Iraq

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - September 16, 2008

Gen. Odierno must manage Sunni militias, a U.S. troop drawdown, the flashpoint of Kirkuk, and Sadr. more >>

Petraeus Loses a Valuable Aide

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 12, 2008

Petraeus spokesman Steven Boylan puts his family first in deciding not to follow the boss to Florida. more >>

General Petraeus's Spiritual Literary Endorsement—More Controversy We Don't Need

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - August 21, 2008

He's gotten good marks for Iraq, but his turn as a literary critic leaves something to be desired. more >>

The Iraq Decisions That the Next President, Whether It’s Obama or McCain, Will Face

By Linda Robinson - Nation & World - August 20, 2008

In a new book, war correspondent Linda Robinson also assesses the performance of Gen. David Petraeus. more >>

Petraeus Outranks Physical Training Uniform

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 13, 2008

While troops struggle, the general gets to wear his own comfy outfit. more >>

Bay's Petraeus Interview, Ehrenhalt's Demographic Inversion, and Kotkin's Look at Gentrification of American Cities

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - August 11, 2008

New articles provide interesting points of view on these subjects. more >>

How General Petraeus Saved the U.S. Economy

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 5, 2008

Chaos in Iraq would have pushed oil prices even higher. more >>

New Book on Petraeus Will Be the Definitive Account of the Surge Strategy

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - July 17, 2008

Another book by David Whitman hits stores in August. more >>

Obama's Overseas Trip Expected to Be Carefully Scripted

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - July 16, 2008

In Europe and the Middle East, Obama is expected to avoid spontaneity to minimize the odds of a gaffe. more >>

Deferring to the Generals

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - April 11, 2008

Presidents are often tied irrevocably to their military commanders during wartime. more >>

Gen. David Petraeus Gives Congress a Sobering Report on Iraq

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - April 11, 2008

A four-star performance. more >>

Morning Buzz: Wednesday April 9, 2008

News Desk - April 9, 2008

After yesterday's testimony on Capitol Hill by Gen. David Petraeus, Democrats want to push legislation this spring that would force the Iraqi government to spend its own budget surplus from oil revenues to rebuild the ravaged country. more >>

General Petraeus Calls for a Delay in Troop Reductions, Signaling Further Strains for U.S. Military Forces

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - April 8, 2008

The top American commander in Iraq asks for patience and says the effort is "worth it." more >>

Gen. David Petraeus's Prepared Testimony in Words and Charts

News Desk - April 8, 2008

Gen. David Petraeus brought along some visual aids to bolster his congressional testimony on the situation in Iraq. more >>

Morning Buzz: Tuesday, April 8, 2008