Petreaus Doctrine

The Petraeus Doctrine emphasizes the importance of comprehensive, multi-faceted counterinsurgency strategies that combine military force, political efforts, economic development, and local engagement. Developed by General David Petraeus, it advocates for understanding and working closely with local populations to build trust and legitimacy, rather than solely relying on combat operations. The goal is to stabilize regions, enable governments to function effectively, and reduce insurgent influence by addressing root causes of conflict through coordinated, adaptable efforts across military, diplomatic, and development sectors.