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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | 6.50 | 0.04% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 64,621 | $1,500,000 | 673$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,592 | $250,000 | 99$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 302,905 | $1,119,000 | 1,239$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 3,687 | $160,000 | 61$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 45,190 | $340,000 | 158$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,069 | $700,000 | 491$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 883 | $54,000 | 18$ |
| Totals | 8 | 555,241,231 | 430,947 | $4,123,000 | 2,739$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Lithuania:
Ben Hodges has emphasized that Lithuania's approximately 25,000 professional soldiers would not be sufficient to withstand an attack from Russia.
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Switzerland:
Ben Hodges is a former American lieutenant general who criticized the current European plan for peacekeeping in Ukraine.
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Hungary:
Ben Hodges, a former American army chief, noted that the deployment of British and French troops to central and western Ukrainian cities would not prevent Russia from taking action.
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Vietnam:
Ben Hodges, a former commander of the US Army in Europe, stated that a substantial force is needed to deter Russia's intentions.
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Romania:
Former U.S. Army Commander in Europe Ben Hodges stressed the need for a robust force to deter Russian aggression.
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Indonesia:
Ben Hodges emphasized the need for a strong European military presence.
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Russia:
Ben Hodges argued that a powerful and numerous foreign contingent should be present in Ukraine.
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Russia:
Ben Hodges emphasized the need for a strong foreign presence in Ukraine to deter Russian aggression.
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