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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 6,990 | $55,000 | 44$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,737,371 | 6,990 | $55,000 | 44$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Serbia:
Ben Hodges stated that the side controlling Crimea wins this war.
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Belarus:
Former commander of the US Army in Europe Ben Hodges noted that Ukraine is targeting Russia's oil and gas infrastructure.
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Lithuania:
Ben Hodges is a former U.S. Army general who commented on Ukraine's initiative in the war against Russia.
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Ukraine:
Ben Hodges, a former commander of the US Army in Europe, stated that Ukraine must isolate Crimea to free it from Russian control.
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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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