David Petraeus Biography |
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Retired United States Army General |
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Not Clearly Pro or Con to the question "Should the US Have Attacked Iraq?" |
Reasoning: |
"There will be more tough times, frustration and disappointment along the way. It is likely that insurgent attacks will escalate as Iraq's elections approach. Iraq's security forces are, however, developing steadily and they are in the fight. Momentum has gathered in recent months. With strong Iraqi leaders out front and with continued coalition -- and now NATO -- support, this trend will continue. It will not be easy, but few worthwhile things are."
"Battling for Iraq," Washington Post, Sep. 26, 2004
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Theoretical Expertise Ranking: |
Experts Individuals with PhD's, JD's, or equivalent advanced degrees in fields relevant to the US - Iraq conflict. Also top-level government officials (such as foreign leaders, US presidents, Founding Fathers, Supreme Court Justices, members of legislative bodies, cabinet members, military leaders, etc.) with positions relevant to the US - Iraq conflict. |
Involvement and Affiliations: |
Former Director, CIA Commander, US Central Command (CENTCOM), 2008-2010 Commanding General, Multi-National Forces in Iraq (MNF-I), 2007-2008 Commanding General, US Army Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth, 2005-2007 Commander, Multi-National Security Transition Command, Iraq, 2004-2005 Commander, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Training Mission, Iraq, 2004-2005 Commander, 101st Airborne Division, US Army, 2003-2004 Former Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, NATO Stabilization Force, Bosnia Former Deputy Commander, US Joint Interagency Counter-Terrorism Task Force, Bosnia Former Assistant Chief of Staff, XVII Airborne Corps, US Army Former Assistant Division Commander for Operations, 82nd Airborne Division, US Army Recipient, General George C. Marshall Award for top graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College Class Recipient of the following decorations: Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, State Department Superior Honor Award, NATO Meritorious Service Medal |
Education: |
PhD, International Relations, Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University, 1987 MPA, International Relations, Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University, 1985 Attended, US Army Command and General Staff College, 1983 BS, US Military Academy, West Point, 1974 |
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Legal name is David Howell Petraeus |
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