David Petraeus
U.S. Army general and public official
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| April 14 2025 | David Petraeus was appointed as Chair of KKR's Middle East division, marking a significant career move into private equity. He highlighted the region's emerging investment potential and opportunities for supporting domestic businesses in the Persian Gulf. |
| 2024 | David Petraeus was honored with the Ticonderoga Award for a Continental Vision. |
| 2024 | David Petraeus received the HBS Club of D.C. Lifetime Achievement Award. |
| 2024 | David Petraeus was awarded the Rescuer of Humanity Award. |
| 2024 | Petraeus appeared at the New Orleans Book Festival and spoke with ex-Mayor Mitch Landrieu about "Conflict" and the evolution of warfare. |
| July 2024 | Petraeus reviewed a book about the Gaza war from the Israeli military's perspective, praising its account of the October 7th Hamas attack. |
| June 2024 | David Petraeus co-authored an opinion article with Meghan O'Sullivan and Richard Fontaine, comparing Israel's invasion of Gaza to American-led regime change in Iraq and offering strategic advice based on his military experience. |
| 2023 | "Conflict" was named Aspects of History's Book of the Year. |
| 2023 | David Petraeus received the C3 Global Valor Award. |
| 2023 | Petraeus expressed concerns that if Putin succeeded in Ukraine, Moldova or the Baltic states could be next targets for invasion. |
| 2023 | David Petraeus was awarded the Dickinson College President's Award. |
| 2023 | David Petraeus was recognized as one of the 21 Greatest Generals in American History. |
| 2023 | David Petraeus was appointed as a Kissinger Senior Fellow at Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs. |
| 2023 | David Petraeus received the U.S.-Arab Bridge Building Award. |
| 2023 | Petraeus shared his views on alleged Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian soil as a way to inform the Russian populace of the ongoing war. |
| December 24 2023 | "Conflict" was included in The National Business Review's annual selection of summer reading. |
| December 17 2023 | "Conflict" was listed under |
| November 5 2023 | "Conflict" by David Petraeus reached No. 13 on The New York Times best seller list. |
| November 3 2023 | "Conflict" appeared on Publishers Weekly's best seller list. |
| October 2023 | "Conflict" was ranked #12 on USA Today's best seller list for the week of October 25, 2023. |
| June 2023 | In an interview with Christiane Amanpour, Petraeus discussed the slow pace of Ukraine's counteroffensive and his belief that the Russian military’s defenses had proven formidable. |
| 2022 | David Petraeus was awarded the Decoration Commemorating 200 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between the Republic of Colombia and the USA at the Grade of Grand Cross by The Embassy of Colombia-US. |
| 2022 | David Petraeus received the American History Award from The Union League Club of New York. |
| 2022 | David Petraeus was sanctioned by Russia for his support of Ukraine, as stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. |
| 2022 | David Petraeus was honored with the Veteran Leadership Award by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. |
| 2022 | During mid- to late 2022, Petraeus discussed the impact of US- and UK-supplied artillery systems on slowing Russian advances in Ukraine. |
| 2022 | During a trip to Kyiv, Petraeus joined a group from the Atlantic Council to present the Global Citizen Award to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, recognizing his leadership against Russian aggression. |
| 2022 | Petraeus emphasized the importance of continued aid to Ukraine and increased NATO readiness for possible escalations by Russia. |
| October 2022 | Petraeus described Russia's military mobilization in Ukraine as 'irreversible and disastrous.' |
| July 2022 | David Petraeus joined three other retired military generals to form the Strategic Advisory Council for the Defense of Ukraine to provide strategic expertise and operational assistance to Ukrainian forces. |
| May 2022 | Petraeus commented that President Putin's actions in an attempt to create a stronger Russia had ironically strengthened the alliance between NATO countries. |
| March 12 2022 | Petraeus spoke on One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, criticizing the Russian military's failed attempt to achieve a combined arms effect during the invasion of Ukraine. |
| 2021 | Petraeus suggested that the removal of contractors responsible for maintaining Afghan Air Force aircraft contributed to the rapid surrender of Afghan forces to the Taliban. |
| 2021 | David Petraeus received the Leadership Award from The Voices Center for Resilience. |
| 2021 | David Petraeus was recognized as one of the Top Voices in the Military Community by LinkedIn. |
| 2021 | Following the Taliban's military takeover of Kabul, Petraeus critiqued the troop withdrawal planning, warning of the potential threat from Al Qaeda or the Islamic State reinvigorating in the region. |
| 2021 | In a discussion with CNN, Petraeus predicted financial struggles for the Taliban in governing Afghanistan post-withdrawal, implying it could lead to a shift in their international dealings. |
| 2021 | During an interview, Petraeus compared the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan to the Dunkirk evacuation and the Fall of Saigon, advocating for military support to secure Kabul Airport. |
| August 20 2021 | Petraeus articulated his concerns in an interview with the Wall Street Journal regarding the U.S. negotiations with the Taliban, stating that the strategy did not yield the expected outcomes. |
| August 17 2021 | In an interview with Fox News, Petraeus criticized former president Donald Trump's decision to release 5,000 Taliban detainees, calling it a flawed and disastrous move. |
| May 12 2021 | In an interview with Fox News, Petraeus expressed his strong opposition to the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, fearing it would lead to regrettable consequences. |
| April 14 2021 | President Joe Biden announced the decision for all U.S. troops to be withdrawn from Afghanistan by 11 September 2021, which Petraeus opposed, highlighting concerns raised by top generals and diplomats. |
| 2020 | David Petraeus received the Currahee Crest Award from the 506th Infantry Regiment. |
| December 7 2020 | The Institute for the Study of War launched 'The General David H. Petraeus Center for Emerging Leaders.' |
| November 19 2020 | General Petraeus became the first American military professional to deliver the annual Lee Knowles Lecture at Cambridge University's Trinity College. |
| 2019 | David Petraeus was honored with the Recanati-Kaplan Award for Civic Excellence and Cultural Engagement by the 92nd Street Y. |
| August 2019 | Petraeus became a member of The Trilateral Commission. |
| June 17 2019 | David Petraeus was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters by the American University of Afghanistan. |
| June 12 2019 | Petraeus accepted the invitation of a three-year honorary professorship in the Institute of Conflict, Cooperation and Security at the University of Birmingham. |
| May 19 2019 | Petraeus and Dr. Henry Kissinger were presented with the Recanati-Kaplan Award for Civic Excellence and Cultural Engagement by the 92nd Street Y. |
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