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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 2,394 | $68,000 | 40$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,981 | $60,000 | 38$ |
| Totals | 2 | 13,554,590 | 8,375 | $128,000 | 78$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Belarus:
Ben Hodges assessed the situation on the front in Ukraine.
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Croatia:
Ben Hodges questions Trump's strategy and the lack of a clear end state for the conflict.
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Romania:
General Ben Hodges commented on Romania's military needs, emphasizing the importance of drones over warships.
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New Zealand:
Ben Hodges, the NZCT general manager of grants, spoke about the importance of helping tāne reconnect with their whakapapa.
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Romania:
Ben Hodges, a former commander of U.S. forces in Europe, asserts that many NATO armies do not meet the standards set by the real experience of the Ukrainian army.
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Greece:
Retired American General Ben Hodges remarked that the strike seems to significantly weaken Russia's ability to launch mass cruise missile attacks.
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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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