What does “success” look like in a conflict with Iran – and what comes next? In this in-depth conversation, General David Petraeus joins The Cipher Brief’s Suzanne Kelly to unpack the military and strategic realities shaping today’s most consequential conflicts. From the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz to the unresolved risks around Iran’s nuclear program, Petraeus explains what’s at stake not just for the U.S., but for the global economy. But the real story? Ukraine. Petraeus calls it the true test case for the future of war – where drones, autonomy, and rapid innovation are redefining the battlefield in real time. 🔍 Key topics: • Iran conflict: objectives, risks, and negotiation pressures • Global energy security and the Strait of Hormuz • Ukraine as the “laboratory” of modern warfare • Drone warfare, autonomy, and the future of combat • What militaries must change – now –

Source: What the Future of Conflict Looks Like: Petraeus on Iran Endgame & Ukraine’s Drone War