Lessons for the Next War

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Remember the adage that generals always fight the last war? Of late, we at FP have been wondering: What can Russia’s war in Ukraine teach the world going forward? What have we learned so far, and how can we apply those lessons to make sure we don’t sleepwalk into yet another war?

FP’s Winter 2023 print issue brings together 12 experts to help us answer those questions. Watch FP’s Ravi Agrawal in conversation with two of the contributors to the magazine’s cover story, Anne-Marie Slaughter and retired Gen. David Petraeus, as they reflect on what’s surprised them—and how to prevent future wars.

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  • Why has India’s reaction to the war in Ukraine been the biggest surprise for Anne-Marie Slaughter? Watch to learn more.

  • Retired Gen. David Petraeus answers FP Subscriber questions about one of the biggest lessons of the Russia-Ukraine war thus far and how human judgment will change in future wars, with the introduction of artificial intelligence.

  • Anne-Marie Slaughter explains why there are real risks in overusing sanctions and what countries are doing in order to circumvent them.

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Ukrainian service members fire on Russian positions.

What We’ve Learned From the War in Ukraine

David Petraeus and Anne-Marie Slaughter reflect on what’s surprised them—and how to prevent future wars.

Insider  |  Ravi Agrawal

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