Ep 210: Ben Hodges

“Russia Is Already at War With Us” — Making Decisions Under Uncertainty, Taking Ownership Without Blame & Ethical Dilemmas in AI Decision-Making

Lieutenant General Ben Hodges is a retired U.S. Army officer who served as Commanding General of United States Army Europe from 2014 to 2017. With a 38-year career spanning infantry roles, combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, and leadership in NATO exercises, he is renowned for his expertise in military strategy, alliance building, and deterrence. Post-retirement, Hodges has become a prominent analyst on European security, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and transatlantic relations, advising think tanks like CEPA and speaking at events such as the Nordic Business Forum. He advocates for strong Western support for Ukraine and emphasizes the need for societal resilience against hybrid threats.

On this episode we talk about:

How military leaders operate without perfect information
Building a culture of responsibility
Role of AI in decision-making
Geopolitical outlook for 2025-2026
Countering Russia
Societal preparedness

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