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 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 34,978 | $250,000 | 455$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,511 | $54,000 | 50$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 1,226 | $31,000 | 29$ |
| Totals | 4 | 23,286,519 | 38,715 | $335,000 | 534$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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Romania:
General Ben Hodges, a retired commander of the U.S. Army in Europe, stated that any potential Russian aggression against Poland would trigger an immediate NATO response.
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Romania:
General Ben Hodges disapproves of the withdrawal of American troops from Romania, considering it the 'worst possible moment'.
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United States:
Former Commanding General Ben Hodges reacts to Trump's threat to send military into Nigeria.
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Romania:
Ben Hodges states that Russia's vast territory has become a vulnerability in the current conflict.
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Romania:
Ben Hodges believes that Russia cannot be labeled a 'paper tiger' but acknowledges its vulnerabilities.
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Romania:
General Ben Hodges stated that Russia can only win if the West completely abandons Ukraine.
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Croatia:
Ben Hodges is a retired general who commanded U.S. Army forces in Europe.
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