By J. William Middendorf II
J. William Middendorf, who lives in Little Compton, is a former secretary of the Navy. His recent book, The Great Nightfall: How We Win the New Cold War (www.thegreatnightfall.com), warns of the threats the U.S. faces from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran.
The future of the United States depends on our ability to meet the military challenges coming from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran in this turbulent 21st century. According to The Heritage Foundation’s recently published 2021 Index of U.S. Military Strength, the U.S. military is only marginally able to meet the demands of defending America’s vital national interests.