COMMENTARY Missile Defense

Heritage Explains: Electromagnetic Pulse Attack

Mar 16, 2018 1 min read

Commentary By

Michelle Cordero @michelleoddis

Former Digital Content Manager, Digital Productions

Emily VanderBush

Former Communications Manager

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This week Lt. Gen. Thomas Spoehr, director of Heritage's Center for National Security, explains electromagnetic pulse attack, its aftermath, and what Congress should be doing to prevent them.

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