How does what we’ve learned from the past 70 years of war help us comprehend what is happening in Israel now? General David Petraeus, the outstanding battlefield commander and strategist of our time, and the prize-winning historian Andrew Roberts draw on their differing perspectives and areas of expertise to give a highly expert analysis of the situation in Israel, the failures of intelligence, the difficulties of the military operation ahead. They are joined by New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos for a timely and penetrating conversation about the current situation, as well as their landmark new book, Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine.

Petraeus and Roberts discuss how often critical mistakes have been repeated time and again, and the challenge, for statesmen and generals alike, of learning to adapt to various new weapon systems, theories and strategies. They’ll reveal the story of how they came to write this book — and discuss its biggest single takeaway: the importance of sound strategic leadership, starting with getting the big ideas right. They will then share their perspective on what Netanyahu’s big idea is in the campaign against Hamas.