Charlie Rose interviews General Petraeus

General Petraeus was a guest on Charlie Rose’s show a couple of days ago, but I feel this interview is essential to watch. Petraeus talks about Iraq in detail about future US plans for the military in the nation, Iraq’s geopolitical significance, Iran’s influence in Iraq. As he said “Iraq does not want to become Iran’s 51st state” but they have to have a relationship as neighboring countries.

Also significant in the conversation is Petraeus’ take on Pakistan, the difference between the Pakistani and Afghani Taliban. He does mention the Pakistani government making “significant progress” and has a growing recognition of the threat of the Taliban, but when pressed by Rose, Petraeus would not go as far as to say he was “satisfied” with Pakistan’s effort.


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