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Nov 17, 2020 4 min read

THE 2021 INDEX OF U.S. MILITARY STRENGTH

GLOBAL OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

THREATS TO U.S. VITAL INTERESTS

U.S. MILITARY POWER

TOPICAL ESSAYS

ABOUT THE 2021 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

“As currently postured, the U.S. military is 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 by Kay Coles James

We hope that this report card on the U.S. armed forces helps decision-makers to be better informed and helps citizens to hold their elected representatives accountable for providing adequately for our nation’s 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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