Commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan US General David Petraeus speaks during an Assumption of Command Ceremony at ISAF Headquarters on July 4, 2010, in Afghanistan. (Majid Saeedi/Getty)
Yesterday, Gen. David Petraeus appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" to outline his thoughts on how the U.S.-led coalition can succeed in Afghanistan.
We talk with Ret. Col. Peter Monsoor who worked with Gen. Petraeus in 2007 and 2008. He says that many parts of Petraeus's approach in Afghanistan are similar to what he did in Iraq — down to his schedule. He tells us what yesterday's interview reveals about the future operations in Afghanistan.
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Analysis: Petraeus and Afghanistan. A dignified victory or defeat?
Experts discuss the selection of General David Petraeus to head US forces in Afghanistan. http://www.newslook.com/videos/226795-analysis-petraeus-and-afghanistan?autoplay=true
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