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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 108,308 | $1,500,000 | 1,127$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 10,557 | $82,000 | 48$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,134 | $210,000 | 93$ |
| Romania | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,448 | $250,000 | 97$ |
| Greece | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,502 | $190,000 | 82$ |
| Totals | 6 | 196,502,626 | 132,949 | $2,232,000 | 1,447$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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Russia:
Former commander of U.S. forces in Europe, General Ben Hodges, stated that a clear plan must be established before discussing troop numbers.
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Guatemala:
Ben Hodges is a former commander of U.S. forces in Europe who expressed concerns about trust in the U.S.
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New Zealand:
Ben Hodges warned that the disregard for security procedures will cause allies to be reluctant to share intelligence.
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Spain:
General Ben Hodges commented on the lack of urgency felt by those far from the Russian threat.
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Croatia:
Ben Hodges is a retired American general who criticized Trump's approach towards Russia and Ukraine.
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Croatia:
Ben Hodges criticized Trump for leaning towards Russia, suggesting that the peace plan is actually a surrender.
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Croatia:
Ben Hodges is a retired American general who criticized Trump's approach towards Russia.
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