LTG Ben Hodges (Ret.) to Discuss European Security in 2018 at Helsinki Commission Briefing

WASHINGTON—The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, today announced the following briefing:

EUROPEAN SECURITY IN 2018:

A CONVERSATION WITH LTG BEN HODGES (RET.), FORMER COMMANDER, U.S. ARMY EUROPE

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 10:00 AM Capitol Visitor Center Room SVC 210

Live Webcast: www.facebook.com/HelsinkiCommission

From the Kremlin-engineered conflict in Ukraine, which has killed over 10,000 people, wounded tens of thousands, and displaced over a million, to military exercises designed to intimidate Russia's neighbors, Moscow's actions have severely undermined security and stability throughout Europe – including that of U.S. allies and partners. From November 2014 until his retirement in December 2017, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Frederick Benjamin "Ben" Hodges helped lead the U.S. response to Russia's military aggression as Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe. Hodges was credited by Gen. Curtis M. Scapparrotti, commander of European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, with leading American land forces during one of the most volatile periods in recent European history and driving an increased U.S. force presence to deter further aggression and reassure allies. At this Helsinki Commission briefing, General Hodges will offer his perspective on Russia's military actions and intentions in Europe, Moscow's breach of arms control and transparency commitments, and the Allied response thus far.