Are we Going to WAR with a Predatory U.S. Over Greenland?

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Ben Hodges is a retired United States Army officer, who became commander of United States Army Europe in November 2014, and held that position for three years until retiring from the United States Army in January 2018. Until recently he was the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies, at the Centre for European Policy Analysis, specialising in NATO, Transatlantic relationship and international security. ---------- LINKS: https://twitter.com/general_ben https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Hodges https://cepa.org/author/ben-hodges/ https://warsawsecurityforum.org/speaker/hodges-ben-lt-gen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hodges-1674b1172/ Subscribe to the 'No Delusion Zone' with David DeBatto - https://www.youtube.com/@UCqKJCCuoYf94mzqn748dKrQ ---------- PLEASE HELP US GROW IN 2026! THANK YOU! This channel happens because of your support - The interviews, the news episodes and live events. And especially the trips to Ukraine that enable me to make videos on the ground, and connections that lead to better and more insightful conversations. We are looking to scale up operations next year, as Putin's aggression is not going away, and authoritarians align to attack democracies and rule-of-law worldwide. We want to take on a Social Media Manager to amplify the impact of the channel, and grow it faster. This role will be recruited in Ukraine, to help the wartime economy. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras https://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- Silicon Curtain is a part of the Christmas Tree Trucks 2025 campaign - an ambitious fundraiser led by a group of our wonderful team of information warriors raising 110,000 EUR for the Ukrainian army. https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/christmas-tree-trucks-2025-silicon-curtain The Goal of the Campaign for the Silicon Curtain community: - 1 armoured battle-ready pickup We are sourcing all vehicles around 2010-2017 or newer, mainly Toyota Hilux or Mitsubishi L200, with low mileage and fully serviced. These are some of the greatest and the most reliable pickups possible to be on the frontline in Ukraine. Who will receive the vehicles? https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/christmas-tree-trucks-2025-silicon-curtain ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- DESCRIPTION: Analyzing the US Peace Process and Ukraine Conflict with General Ben Hodges In this episode, David and Jonathan welcome General Ben Hodges, former Commander of US Army Europe, to explore the intricacies of the US administration's approach to the Ukraine conflict and peace process. The discussion covers the missteps by the US administration, the resilience and strategy of Ukraine, and the implications of various geopolitical maneuvers. They dive deeply into the current state of US-Russia relations, the role of European allies, and potential future outcomes. Additionally, the conversation touches on domestic US issues like federal law enforcement activities and the potential for martial law. The episode concludes with a look at ongoing support initiatives for Ukraine and reflections on the broader state of global democracy. ---------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Initial Critique of the Peace Process 00:27 Welcoming General Ben Hodges 01:28 Discussion on the Performative Peace Process 02:44 Analysis of US and European Roles in the Conflict 07:25 Ukraine's Military Strategy and Innovations 10:32 Support for the Channel and Future Plans 12:42 Impact of Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Infrastructure 18:26 Speculations on Russia's Future and Hybrid Warfare 27:16 Discussing the Future of European Politics 29:37 US Foreign Policy and Greenland 34:11 Domestic Issues in America 37:36 Military and Legal Implications 42:08 International Relations and Consequences 45:55 Optimism and Future Outlook 51:47 Fundraising for Ukraine ----------