Ben Hodges
Ben Hodges is a retired U.S. Army general who served as the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe from 2014 to 2017. He is widely recognized for his expertise in military operations and strategic planning, particularly in the context of NATO and European security. Following his retirement, Hodges has remained active in defense policy discussions and has frequently commented on the situation in Ukraine, advocating for a strong international military presence to deter Russian aggression.
Born on Jan 16, 1963 (62 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 2 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 19,741 | $250,000 | 257$ |
| Russia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 153,547 | $1,500,000 | 1,598$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 21,984 | $2,700,000 | 874$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,441 | $82,000 | 57$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,556 | $210,000 | 111$ |
| Totals | 7 | 253,965,583 | 210,269 | $4,742,000 | 2,897$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Ben Hodges described the school's swimming pool as a 'real taonga' that provides water safety and fun.
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Guatemala:
Hodges said there has been a significant reduction in Russia's ability to launch cruise missiles.
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Russia:
Former US Army Europe commander Ben Hodges believes that Ukrainian attacks on Russian airfields should prompt the Trump administration to reconsider its missile defense plans.
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Russia:
General Ben Hodges believes that Ukrainian attacks on Russian airfields should prompt the Trump administration to reconsider its missile defense plans.
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United Kingdom:
Gen Ben Hodges, the former head of the US Army in Europe, warned that most of the British Army's inventory was exhausted after just eight days in a simulated wargame.
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Romania:
General Ben Hodges warned that if Russia attacks NATO, it will bomb the Port of Constanța.
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Romania:
Ben Hodges praised Romania for successfully managing attempts of Russian interference in the presidential elections.
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Greece:
Ben Hodges, former commander of U.S. forces in Europe, expressed strong concern that the withdrawal of these forces would leave a gap.
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Romania:
General Ben Hodges, former commander of the US Army in Europe, has repeatedly cited Romania as a negative example in NATO regarding infrastructure.
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Russia:
Former U.S. Army Europe Commander Lieutenant General Ben Hodges stated that a clear plan must be established before discussing troop numbers.
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