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David Petraeus is a retired four-star general in the United States Army, known for his leadership during the Iraq War and his role as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 2011 to 2012. He played a pivotal role in developing the counterinsurgency strategy that significantly improved security in Iraq during his command of Multi-National Force-Iraq. Following his military career, Petraeus has been involved in academia and public speaking, focusing on foreign policy, national security, and leadership principles.