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Oct 20, 2021 3 min read

THE 2022 INDEX OF U.S. MILITARY STRENGTH

GLOBAL OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

THREATS TO U.S. VITAL INTERESTS

U.S. MILITARY POWER

TOPICAL ESSAYS

ABOUT THE 2022 INDEX

RESOURCES

About the Index
The only non-governmental and only annual assessment of U.S. Military Strength

Contributors and Acknowledgments

The contributions of a great many people make this type of publication possible.

Executive Summary of the 2022 Index of U.S. Military Strength

As currently postured, the U.S. military continues to be only marginally able to meet the demands of defending America’s vital national interests.

Introduction

Informed deliberations on the status of America’s military power are desperately needed.

Preface

At The Heritage Foundation, we have long recognized that one of the very few obligations the U.S. Constitution places on the federal government is to provide for the common defense.

Key Topics

Assessing the Global Operating Environment

Assessing Threats to U.S. Vital Interests

An Assessment of U.S. Military Power

Topical Essays

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