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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 32,063 | $250,000 | 417$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 2,218 | $31,000 | 52$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,262,302 | $2,900,000 | 4,754$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.31% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 186,088 | $63,000 | 196$ |
| Totals | 4 | 1,460,302,828 | 2,482,671 | $3,244,000 | 5,419$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
India:
Retired US army lieutenant General Ben Hodges commented on the effectiveness of US military tactics in the conflict.
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Estonia:
Ben Hodges warned in a recent interview that the military conflict between the USA and Iran that began in February 2026 could be what future historians call the beginning of World War III.
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Romania:
General Ben Hodges, former commander of the US Army in Europe, discusses the potential for the current conflict to escalate into a larger war.
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Tanzania:
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges praised the U.S. military’s tactics in Iran but criticized the political and strategic planning.
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Lithuania:
General B. Hodges commented on the military simulation scenario involving a potential Russian invasion of Lithuania.
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Estonia:
General Ben Hodges expressed his opinion that the war in Ukraine is unlikely to end in 2026.
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Spain:
Ben Hodges is a retired lieutenant general who believes Europe can defeat Russia without U.S. support.
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Belarus:
General Ben Hodges believes that the war in Ukraine will not end in 2026.
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Romania:
Ben Hodges warns that if Russia were to occupy Gotland, the balance of power in the Baltic Sea would change dramatically.
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Lithuania:
Ben Hodges stated that Russia is already at war with Europe.
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