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Petraeus for President? Betting Market Alert!
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- October 15, 2008
The general may have his eye on the Oval Office.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Deferring to the Generals
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- April 11, 2008
Presidents are often tied irrevocably to their military commanders during wartime.
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Gen. David Petraeus Gives Congress a Sobering Report on Iraq
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- April 11, 2008
A four-star performance.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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Morning Buzz: Tuesday, April 8, 2008
News Desk
- April 8, 2008
Gen. David Petraeus, the four-star general in charge of Iraq, will once again step onto Capitol Hill today to delivery testimony on the progress of the war.
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On Iraq, Bush Listens to Petraeus
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- April 8, 2008
Voters and Congress should listen carefully to Petraeus because Bush already gives him the final word.
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As Gen. David Petraeus Reports to Congress, a Reality Check from Baghdad's Troubled Neighborhoods
By Alex Kingsbury -
Nation & World
- April 7, 2008
Reconciliation is a slow, difficult, and dicey process in the Iraqi capital.
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Morning Buzz: April 7, 2008
News Desk
- April 7, 2008
As the Olympic torch made its way today through Paris, it had to be extinguished at least twice amid street protests over China's human rights record and the Chinese government's recent crackdown in Tibet. There were also protesters on hand yesterday when the torch made its way through London, and 37 people were arrested. Protests are planned for when it comes through San Francisco and New Delhi. The torch will arrive in China on May 4.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About David Petraeus
By Danielle Burton -
Nation & World
- March 27, 2008
Compiled by the U.S.News & World Report library staff.
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Security Slows Troop Withdrawals
By Paul Bedard -
Washington Whispers
- February 26, 2008
A top architect of the troop surge tells Whispers why fewer soldiers will be returning home this summer. In a word: Security.
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Troop Drawdown Pause Sets Up Political and Pentagon Debate
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- February 12, 2008
Long deployments concerns military officials; Obama and Clinton cite effect on soldiers' families
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Morning Buzz: Feb. 11, 2008
News Desk
- February 11, 2008
U.S. military leaders say they may request suspending the drawdown of U.S. troops from Iraq. At a speech in Baghdad yesterday, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that he and Gen. David Petraeus are concerned that reducing troop levels could undermine recent security gains.
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Petraeus Sees Europe or Hawaii as Next Posting
By Paul Bedard -
Washington Whispers
- January 24, 2008
The Iraq war boss, Army Gen. David Petraeus, wants to be NATO commander but would take Pacific Command as a second choice, we learn.
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