Colin Powell
Colin Powell was an American statesman and a retired four-star general who served as the 65th U.S. Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. He played a significant role in the Iraq War and was instrumental in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Bush administration. Powell's tenure was marked by his famous presentation to the United Nations in 2003, making the case for military action against Iraq.
Born on Apr 05, 1937 (89 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 4,188 | $15,000 | 21$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 30,105 | $2,700,000 | 1,197$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 15,640 | $250,000 | 203$ |
| Totals | 3 | 90,084,869 | 49,933 | $2,965,000 | 1,421$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Colin Powell made a presentation to the United Nations security council arguing that Iraq’s Saddam Hussein was secretly pursuing weapons of mass destruction.
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Romania:
Colin Powell was referenced in the context of past intelligence failures regarding Iraq, influencing current perceptions of intelligence.
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Jamaica:
Colin Powell is a prominent figure of Jamaican heritage.
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Italy:
Colin Powell was the first African American to serve as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
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Switzerland:
Joschka Fischer recalls a friendly relationship with former US Secretary of State Colin Powell.
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Montenegro:
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell refined the principles for military engagement.
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New Zealand:
Barry Soper got former US Secretary of State Colin Powell to describe New Zealand as 'very, very, very good friends' of the US.
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Spain:
Colin Powell was the Secretary of State who presented the case for the Iraq invasion at the United Nations.
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Spain:
Colin Powell was the U.S. Secretary of State who presented the case for the Iraq invasion at the UN in 2003.
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Australia:
Colin Powell wrote that America’s practical intention was to leave the Iraqi regime in place.
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