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 (63 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,888 | $1,700,000 | 1,605$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 200,206 | $1,200,000 | 1,863$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,741 | $190,000 | 178$ |
| Russia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 142,677 | $1,500,000 | 1,485$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 8,166 | $55,000 | 51$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,643 | $54,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 6 | 332,924,785 | 399,321 | $4,699,000 | 5,234$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Lithuania:
Ben Hodges stated that Russia is already at war with Europe.
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Canada:
Former commander of U.S. forces in Europe, Ben Hodges criticized Mr. Trump's approach to European allies.
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Serbia:
Former commander of U.S. troops in Europe, Ben Hodges, stated that U.S. bases are essential for readiness.
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Greece:
Ben Hodges warned that a breakdown in cooperation could threaten military capabilities.
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Mexico:
Ben Hodges states that Europeans must take Trump seriously regarding the threat to Greenland.
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Russia:
Former US Army Europe commander General Ben Hodges remarked that a potential acquisition of Greenland could be one of the 'self-destructive' goals of the United States.
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Russia:
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges stated that the need for protected mobile firepower will always exist.
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Romania:
Ben Hodges, a former lieutenant general, commented on the implications of Trump's actions for NATO.
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Estonia:
Retired General Ben Hodges writes that if Ukraine withstands the pressure, the Kremlin will find itself in a strategic trap.
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Lithuania:
Ben Hodges emphasized the urgency of making decisions regarding military mobilization before an attack occurs.
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