E06 - Ben Hodges, Former Commander of US Army Europe

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Ben Hodges had an action-packed career in the US military, gaining deep knowledge of the strategic background in Europe. Ben is a vocal supporter of Ukraine and we are honoured to have this opportunity to hear his zoomed-out assessment of the strategic shifts playing out around the world.00:00 Understanding Ukraine's Path to Victory05:35 The Fear of Escalation and Its Implications09:56 Evolution of Ukrainian Military Strategy13:31 Western Support and Capabilities for Ukraine17:26 Logistics and the Challenges of Military Aid21:19 The Debate on Military Support and Strategic Objectives24:43 The Coalition of the Willing: Feasibility and Political Will32:20 Phases of Conflict Resolution35:22 Risks After Ceasefire39:30 Historical Lessons from WWII43:50 Potential Pearl Harbor Moment46:03 US Military Repositioning in Europe51:30 Lithuania's Defense Strategies53:56 Advocating for Ukraine's NeedsSubscribe to the mailinglist at landsbergis.comFollow Gabrielius on socials @GLandsbergis

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This episode was published on May 4, 2025.

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