Ep 28. Former CIA Chief Gen David Petraeus on Modern Warfare in Ukraine, Gaza and the Indo-Pacific (Ep. 28)

In this episode of the Great Tech Game podcast, host Anirudh Suri welcomes Gen. David Petraeus, former CIA chief and a highly decorated military leader, as they break down how today's hot wars including Ukraine and Gaza are likely to pan out.The discussion explores General Petraeus's illustrious 37-year military career, including his command roles in Iraq and Afghanistan and his tenure as the director of the CIA. They delve into how technology is transforming warfare and how geopolitical and economic factors are interlinked. General Petraeus also discusses his co-authored book on the evolution of warfare, offering an invaluable perspective on strategic military leadership. The conversation further extends to current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, evaluating their implications in the broader context of global geopolitics, especially in the U.S.-China dynamic. The episode culminates in an assessment of the growing importance of private defense tech companies in modern military structures.About Gen David Petraeus:David Howell Petraeus is a retired United States Army general and public official. He is currently a partner at KKR and chairman of the KKR Global Institute. He served as the fourth director of the Central Intelligence Agency from September 2011, until his resignation in November 2012. Prior to his assuming the directorship of the CIA, Petraeus served 37 years in the United States Army. His last assignments in the Army were as commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and commander, U.S. Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A) from July 2010 to July 2011. His other four-star assignments include serving as the 10th commander, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) from October 2008 to June 2010, and as commanding general, Multi-National Force – Iraq (MNF-I) from February 2007 to September 2008. As commander of MNF-I, Petraeus oversaw all coalition forces in Iraq.Chapters00:00 Promo02:33 Introduction 03:34 General Petraeus' Career Highlights07:33 Book Discussion: Evolution of Warfare10:10 Strategic Leadership in Modern Conflicts13:45 Current Wars: Russia-Ukraine24:52 The Future of the War in the Middle East32:36: Global Implications: US China Battle in the Indo-Pacific36:13 Future of Warfare: Private Defense Tech37:46 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsBook Links:David Petraeus: https://amzn.in/d/hYWcB3jAnirudh Suri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri - https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My Follow Anirudh here:X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/) Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/)#Warfare #MilitaryStrategy #Geopolitics #TechInWarfare #DavidPetraeus #Drones #artificialintelligence #MiddleEastConflict #RussiaUkraineWar #GeopoliticalTensions #ColdWarEra #GlobalSecurity #FutureOfWar #DefenseStrategy #MilitaryLeadership #NationalSecurity #PrivateDefenseFirms #StrategicLeadership #ConflictResolution #WarOnTerror #UkraineConflict #MiddleEastPolitics #CIA #DefenseTech #ConflictManagement #WorldDiplomacy #Insurgency #SurgeStrategy #GlobalWarOnTerror #NewWarfare #WarStudies #DefenseTechnology #MilitaryEvolution