David Petraeus vs Luhut Panjaitan

Petraeus commanded the 101st Airborne Division during the Gulf War, leading a successful air assault into Iraq. He later oversaw humanitarian operations in northern Iraq to protect Kurdish refugees.

Petraeus commanded US forces in Iraq during the 'surge' of 2007-2008. He implemented a counterinsurgency strategy that emphasized population security and reconciliation, leading to a significant reduction in violence.

Petraeus was appointed Director of the CIA in September 2011. He oversaw intelligence operations, including the drone campaign against Al-Qaeda, until his resignation in November 2012 due to an extramarital affair.

Petraeus resigned as CIA Director on November 9, 2012, after an FBI investigation revealed he had shared classified information with his biographer and mistress, Paula Broadwell. The scandal ended his public career.

Luhut Panjaitan served as Indonesia's Ambassador to Singapore from 1999 to 2000. His diplomatic role helped strengthen bilateral ties and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Luhut Panjaitan was appointed as Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs under President Joko Widodo. He oversaw maritime policy, infrastructure, and investment, becoming a key figure in the administration.

Luhut Panjaitan championed the ban on raw nickel ore exports to develop a domestic processing industry. The policy attracted billions in investment, particularly from Chinese companies, and positioned Indonesia as a key player in the electric vehicle battery supply chain.

Luhut Panjaitan was appointed to coordinate Indonesia's COVID-19 response, including vaccine procurement and distribution. He oversaw the implementation of public health measures and economic recovery programs during the pandemic.