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on strategic leadership

aBOUT THIS PROJECT

With the rise of conflicts globally and the heightened threat of great power competition, understanding how military leaders formulate and implement strategies are critical for policymakers and the public alike. This project aims to explore the perspectives of prominent security leaders on the qualities that define exceptional strategic leadership. Through in-depth interviews, we will gain insights into their leadership approaches while also offering analysis on contemporary crises.

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General David H. Petraeus

General David H. Petraeus is a retired four-star U.S. Army general and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency​.
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major general duke pirak

Maj. Gen. Pirak is the Acting Director of US Air National Guard. Leading 108,000 airmen in 90 wings with over 1000 aircraft.
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lt. general david julazadeh

Lt. Gen. Dave Julazadeh is the Deputy Chief of Staff, Capability Development, at NATO's Headquarters Supreme Allied Command Transformation. ​He also served as Chief of Staff, Headquarters United States European Command.

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Dr. Vlasta Zekulic

Dr. Zekulic is the Branch Head of Strategic Issues and Engagements at NATO. She is also a former Colonel of the Croatian Army, with her latest posting being the Commander of the Croatian Defense Academy. 
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