Ben Hodges: An SIBF Virtual Event

The Precipice: Geopolitical Flashpoints & the Next Great Shift

Tuesday, May 19, 2026  - 11:00am ET via Zoom

You are invited to an exclusive virtual presentation and conversation with retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, as we examine the world's most urgent and consequential global developments.

This session offers a front-row seat to the most consequential flashpoints reshaping the global order. At the center is the escalating conflict with Iran, its nuclear ambitions, regional proxy networks, and the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He will provide insider perspectives on how this volatile theater intersects with a broader landscape of compounding crises: a grinding war in Ukraine that continues to redraw European security architecture, an emboldened Israel navigating an existential struggle on multiple fronts, and China's expanding influence across diplomacy, technology, and trade. With energy markets on a knife's edge and long-standing alliances under pressure, this webinar examines how these interlocking forces are testing the limits of the post-Cold War international order and what comes next for you.

Following his remarks, Lieutenant General Hodges will engage in a small group, face-to-face conversation with attendees, offering the chance to ask questions and explore the deeper implications of these unfolding events.

Space is extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot now for this invitation-only session and join the conversation at the intersection of strategy, security, and global affairs.


Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe (2014-2017), is a Distinguished Fellow at GLOBSEC and former NATO Senior Mentor for Logistics. He co-authored Future War and the Defence of Europe and regularly consults on NATO, European security, and geostrategic issues. General Hodges offers expert analysis on topics such as the Russian War against Ukraine, Black Sea and Baltic security, and U.S.-European relations, with frequent appearances on international media. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, General Hodges served in numerous high-profile roles throughout his distinguished career. These included Chief of Plans for the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea, Director of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Coordination Cell on the Joint Staff, Chief of Army Congressional Liaison, and Commander of NATO Allied Land Command in Turkey. He retired from the U.S. Army in 2018 after 4 decades of service.

To reserve your spot please complete the form below or contact Membership Advisor Kathy Payne. A link to the online Zoom meeting will be sent to those who register.