The World Won't End: The Danger of an EMP Attack Is More Fantasy Than Fact

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November 10, 2019 Topic: Technology Region: Americas Blog Brand: The Buzz Tags: EMP AttackMilitaryEMPRussiaNorth Korea

The World Won't End: The Danger of an EMP Attack Is More Fantasy Than Fact

We break it down.

It’s all the supposed fun parts of all-out nuclear war without the flesh melting, radioactive consequences. It’s like sitting in a bar — this time in Washington, D.C. — and planning out the best ways to ride out the zombie apocalypse.

“There are many serious national security threats that merit investment and deep concern,” Singer said. “I would suggest [the Republicans] invest more time in educating their candidate about the threat of Russia to NATO than the fantasy of EMP.”

This first appeared several years ago.

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