Author: David Petraeus and Andrew Roberts (January 12, 2024 – OpenToDebate.org)
This debate podcast delves into the parallels between debate and conflict, highlighting how discussion can serve as a preventive measure for conflict escalation. Historian Andrew Roberts and retired General David Petraeus examine the importance of strategic leadership and proportionality in military operations, drawing from historical conflicts like Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan to provide insight into current global tensions in Ukraine, Israel, and potential conflicts with China. The conversation also addresses the moral responsibilities of powerful nations, particularly the U.S., to intervene in humanitarian crises. Additionally, they discuss the role of information warfare and how modern conflicts increasingly leverage media and digital platforms.
https://opentodebate.org/debate/david-petraeus-and-andrew-roberts-on-conflict-war-and-debate