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Oct 4, 2018 9 min read
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The only non-governmental and only annual assessment of U.S. Military Strength
Acknowledgments/Contributors
Learn about the think tank researchers and expert reviewers who contributed to this publication.
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 the United States’ military power are therefore desperately needed. This Index of U.S. Military Strength can help to inform the debate.
Preface by Kay Coles James
The Index provides an enduring benchmark for Congress based on what history has shown is necessary to defend national interests.
