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Ben Hodges

@general-ben.bsky.social

Former CG USArmyEurope, loves the Army Team, FSU football, and Braves baseball.

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Stunningly poor understanding by POTUS of the actual state of the war in Ukraine, of why Soldiers β€œwho don’t have the cards” fight (see Vietnam, Afghanistan, American Revolution), and why Ukrainian success is important to American strategic interests.

17.08.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 510    πŸ” 126    πŸ’¬ 50    πŸ“Œ 7

What a disgusting, ignorant, arrogant statement by the Secretary of Defense of the United States. Nobody trusts anything he says or does. That’s very dangerous for the US…we depend so much on our Allies. I served in Afghanistan in RC South 2009-2010 where thousands of Allies fought and many died.

11.06.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1814    πŸ” 395    πŸ’¬ 84    πŸ“Œ 11

Very disappointing. Senior retired Generals should be speaking out in mass against POTUS, SecDef, and SecArmy for this disgusting spectacle at Fort Bragg. Army leadership must take a hard look inward to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Mark Milley tried to warn us and we apparently did learn.

11.06.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 884    πŸ” 253    πŸ’¬ 46    πŸ“Œ 6
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Opinion | We are witnessing the suicide of a superpower The president’s assault on science dangerously undermines America’s superpower status.

wapo.st/43Fqdd4

04.06.2025 06:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1269    πŸ” 384    πŸ’¬ 62    πŸ“Œ 16

"A rich and increasingly powerful Poland, with the best and largest land army in Europe outside Ukraine, will need to assume a leadership role for which its history has not prepared it," writes @EliotACohen

02.06.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 248    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 1

Thoughts and prayers for the Voters of Alabama…

19.05.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 282    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 0
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Greetings from the edge of Europe and NATO My visit to the Russian-Estonian border coincided with lots of developments in Russia's hybrid war against Europe and the West

Alex Finley is always sharp, quick to the point, and comes with feasible, achievable recommendations.
open.substack.com/pub/alexzfin...

17.05.2025 06:18 β€” πŸ‘ 234    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 5
Former Commander of the US Army in Europe on Trump’s role in Ukraine-Russia peace talks | DW News
YouTube video by DW News Former Commander of the US Army in Europe on Trump’s role in Ukraine-Russia peace talks | DW News

youtube.com/watch?v=HdFF...

16.05.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 178    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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Russian Influence Operations and Victor in Trouble Happy third anniversary to a book that hasn't aged a bit

@alexzfinley.bsky.social is always worth reading!

Russian Influence Operations and Victor in Trouble open.substack.com/pub/alexzfin...

09.05.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 101    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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General Ben Hodges: For Ukraine and Europe, Peace Means More Than Just Minerals How Europe can help secure a lasting peace deal.

I actually agree with Trump that Europe ought to lead more. But his zigzagging between Russia and Ukraine has turned European leadership from a wish into an essential need. My friend @general-ben.bsky.social on Europe's role in securing the peace in Ukraine: thenextmove.substack.com/p/from-miner...

06.05.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 436    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 4
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General Ben Hodges: For Ukraine and Europe, Peace Means More Than Just Minerals How Europe can help secure a lasting peace deal.

open.substack.com/pub/thenextm...

06.05.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 131    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Weekend Update #131: Was This The Week Putin Miscalculated? The Best Test Of Change; The Victory Day Russian Misfire

More excellent analysis by @phillipspobrien.bsky.social

Weekend Update #131: Was This The Week Putin Miscalculated? open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

04.05.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 369    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 9
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A Nothingburger Of Hope With Some Potential Problems For Ukraine

As ever…sobering analysis by @phillipspobrien.

A Nothingburger Of Hope
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02.05.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 223    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

I agree with Minna…she’s smart and she’s right. Ukraine should not take a bad deal that doesnt meet their interests. They are actually winning on the battlefield, according to SACEUR Cavoli’s testimony in front of HASC and SASC…and the Russians will never live up to any agreement unless compelled.

27.04.2025 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 882    πŸ” 180    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 8
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NATO and the End of Military Self-Indulgence NATO’s founding treaty obliges members β€œto maintain and develop [the]...capacity to resist armed attack.” That has been weakened.

β€œDeterrence is the most humane policy of all. A well‑defended frontier prevents wars, while a porous one invites them.” @general-ben.bsky.social & Dan Rice

27.04.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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As Trump Courts Putin, Russians Keep Trying to Kill Americans The β€œgray zone” war on America and its allies isn’t going to stop.

Short yet compelling analysis by Alex Finley who knows what she's talking about.

As Trump Courts Putin, Russians Keep Trying to Kill Americans open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

12.03.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 348    πŸ” 109    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 8
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The Trump/Putin Plan For Ukraine Its Not Peace Plan, Its A Plan For A Weak And Divided Ukraine

Exceptional analysis and clarity, as usual, by @phillipspobrien.bsky.social obrien.bsky.social

The Trump/Putin Plan For Ukraine open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

11.03.2025 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 295    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 1
All we're seeing right now - is the preparation. Is a  ceasefire possible? - General Ben Hodges
YouTube video by UKRLIFE Π· Π›ΡŽΠ΄ΠΌΠΈΠ»ΠΎΡŽ ΠΠ΅ΠΌΠΈΡ€Π΅ΡŽ All we're seeing right now - is the preparation. Is a ceasefire possible? - General Ben Hodges

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09.03.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 188    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve heard from a solid source that medical supplies from US to frontline medics in Ukraine are being withheld through USAID and military logistics. If true this is absolutely unacceptable.

07.03.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 15477    πŸ” 4481    πŸ’¬ 820    πŸ“Œ 210
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Ukraine Needs European Forces Immediately The continent’s leaders must act decisively to prevent a bad peace that could undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty and embolden Russia.

This is a great piece on how Europe needs to get ahead of the power dynamics in Ukraine by @general-ben.bsky.social @jaharamatisek.bsky.social and Alex Crowther. cepa.org/article/ukra...

04.03.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 187    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 2
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US-MilitΓ€rexperte Hodges sieht die Ukraine als "Bollwerk gegen Putin" Der frΓΌhere Drei-Sterne-General Ben Hodges ruft den Westen dazu auf, die Ukraine in ihrem Abwehrkampf gegen Russland zu ertΓΌchtigen. In Europa vermisst er "den politischen Willen, um die schiere russi...

esut.de/2025/02/meld...

09.02.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 200    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 0
New BOMBSHELL ExposΓ© Reveals Trump-Musk Plan | On Democracy
YouTube video by MeidasTouch New BOMBSHELL ExposΓ© Reveals Trump-Musk Plan | On Democracy

I had a great conversation with @gilduran.com on the truly dystopian philosophy behind Elon Musk’s dismantling of our government. This will open your eyes. New β€˜On Democracy with FPwellman’ exclusivly on MeidasTouch now! youtu.be/hnTBzgjme20?...

08.02.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 647    πŸ” 232    πŸ’¬ 44    πŸ“Œ 10

Superb analysis and well-written as always. Trump Administration parroting Kremlin talking points. Ukraine should decide if and when it has elections, not the US or Russia. Otherwise why don’t we demand Russia holds a free and fair election as a condition for a settlement? Hahahahaha

02.02.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 639    πŸ” 180    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 8

I hope the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania will reverse their similar bad decisions of last week canceling courses about Black Soldiers and Women in Combat.

27.01.2025 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 325    πŸ” 49    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1

I hope the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania will reverse their similar bad decisions of last week canceling courses about Black Soldiers and Women in Combat.

27.01.2025 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 325    πŸ” 49    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1

Huh? What’s woke about trying to clear old minefields from places where children and farmers need to move?

25.01.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 369    πŸ” 83    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 2

Similar cancellations happened at the Army War College in Carlisle PA. Canx history courses about Black Soldiers and Women in Combat.

25.01.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 291    πŸ” 110    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 13

Thoughts and prayers for the Voters of middle Tennessee.

22.01.2025 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 207    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 2

Russia is much weaker now than a year ago. I hope President Trump will use this leverage to achieve a better outcome for Ukraine and for our own strategic interests, including deterrence of China.

21.01.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 290    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 4
Why Europe’s Entire Survival Could Depend on 2025
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics Why Europe’s Entire Survival Could Depend on 2025

youtu.be/ei9iXEDeSyw?...

21.01.2025 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 180    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2