Robert Gates
Robert Gates is a prominent American public official who served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense under both President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama. With a career spanning over four decades in government and academia, he has been influential in shaping U.S. defense policy, notably during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Gates is recognized for his pragmatic approach and efforts to improve military readiness and strategic partnerships with allied nations.
Born on Sep 25, 1943 (81 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 172,787 | $1,500,000 | 1,799$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,124 | $2,700,000 | 959$ |
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 48,947 | $610,000 | 355$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 2,380 | $68,000 | 39$ |
| Totals | 5 | 300,088,307 | 248,238 | $4,878,000 | 3,152$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Croatia:
Robert Gates is a former director of the CIA and served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
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Russia:
Robert Gates, the former U.S. Secretary of Defense, stated that the current global situation is the most dangerous since World War II.
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Russia:
Robert Gates commented on Vladimir Putin's understanding in the context of the military conflict in Ukraine.
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Iran:
Robert Gates remarked on the effectiveness of sanctions due to deep divisions within Iran.
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United Kingdom:
That recalled remarks by Robert Gates, a former US secretary of defence, about successive White House administrations’ difficulties in managing an ally in the region.
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Switzerland:
Robert Gates criticized European leaders for their reliance on American military support.
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Iran:
Robert Gates commented on the limitations of military options against Iran's underground facilities.
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Pakistan:
The series features exclusive interviews with world leaders, including former CIA director Robert Gates.
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United States:
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates was honored at an event where Kim Delaney had to be escorted offstage.
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United States:
Delaney was escorted from the stage in 2011 after she delivered an incoherent and rambling speech during an event honoring former Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
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