What Happens If Deterrence Fails? Access Your Free Copy of the TIDALWAVE Report Today

For decades, America’s military strength has deterred major conflict.

But deterrence cannot be taken for granted.

Rising great-power competition, expanding military capabilities abroad, and growing strain on the systems that sustain military operations have raised serious questions about America’s ability to sustain a prolonged war.

To better understand these risks, The Heritage Foundation launched TIDALWAVE, an advanced simulation examining what would happen if the United States faced a prolonged conflict with China.

Rather than focusing solely on weapons and forces, TIDALWAVE analyzes the critical systems that sustain military power, including:

• Fuel supply systems
• Munitions production and stockpiles
• Logistics and transportation networks
• Industrial capacity required to sustain war

These systems ultimately determine whether a nation can sustain military operations over time.

The findings reveal important vulnerabilities that policymakers must address to restore credible deterrence and protect America’s national security interests.

Now you can review the full analysis.

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