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Carnegie Connects: Ending the United States’ Forever Wars
Wed, December 2nd, 2020
Live online
The U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are the two longest in our nation’s history. Three administrations have been deeply entrenched in these conflicts and now a fourth will be as well. For some time the standard for victory has not been can we win, but when can we leave and what will we leave behind.
As the outgoing Trump and incoming Biden administrations grapple with the challenge of withdrawal, what are U.S. vital interests in Iraq and Afghanistan and what kind of military presence is necessary to safeguard U.S. interests? Is there an acceptable path forward for the United States? And what overall political and economic strategy should the United States employ to bring greater stability to these regions?
Join us as General David Petraeus, Andrew Bacevich, and Frances Brown sit down with Aaron David Miller to explore these and other issues.
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
Event Speakers
David H. Petraeus
General (US Army, Ret.) David H. Petraeus is a partner and chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in May 2013. Prior to founding KKR, General Petraeus served over thirty-seven years in the U.S. military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands, five of which were in combat, and serving as director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 2011 to 2012.
Andrew Bacevich
Andrew Bacevich is president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and professor emeritus of history and international relations at Boston University.
Frances Z. Brown
Vice President for Studies; Acting Director, Africa Program
Dr. Frances Z. Brown is a vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Brown served on the White House National Security Council (NSC) staff over the past three presidential administrations. Her research focuses on U.S. foreign policy, Africa, the Middle East, and governance.
Aaron David Miller
Senior Fellow, American Statecraft Program
Aaron David Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, focusing on U.S. foreign policy.