Exclusive interview with General David Petraeus, Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

Sep 9, 2023

General David Petraeus, Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, discusses the Ukrainian counter-offensive, arms deliveries, Western support, and the implications of the war on future warfare and Western foreign policy. The chapter also explores the progress and challenges in Ukraine, the evolution of warfare, the use of social media and open source intelligence, the influence of the Afghanistan withdrawal on global events, and the importance of maintaining the UK-US special relationship.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Ukrainian Victories and Russian Failures

02:27 • 11min

Assessing the Progress and Challenges in Ukraine

13:17 • 23min

The Evolution of Warfare and its Relevance to Ukraine

36:34 • 6min

Integrating Social Media and Traditional Intelligence

42:10 • 4min

Influence of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Global Events

46:20 • 7min

Maintaining the Special Relationship and Promoting The Telegraph's Ukraine Coverage

53:00 • 3min