https://pjmedia.com/barryrubin/2012/11/11/the-broader-implications-of-the-petraeus-resignation-personal-behavior-and-public-office/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:16:13 -0400<![CDATA[General David Petraeus was the hero of the winning surge in Iraq. But he also has the distinction of becoming America’s first politically correct field commander. His strategy in Afghanistan was in line with that of the Obama administration by putting the emphasis on winning Muslim hearts and minds as a higher priority than military victories or even at times the safety of American soldiers. There’s a reason why President Barack Obama made him CIA director.]]>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:56:17 -0500<![CDATA[Barry Rubin]]>https://pjmedia.com/barry-rubin/2012/11/11/the-broader-implications-of-the-petraeus-resignation-personal-behavior-and-public-office-n133408