In wake of the recent political tension between the U.S. and North Korea, North Korea has threatened to destroy the U.S. power grid. It could do that by attacking the U.S. with an electromagnetic pulse (EMP). An EMP is generally a burst of strong electromagnetic waves. It can be man-made…
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Trump v. Obama: Foreign Policy
After his first year of presidency, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address, which emphasized his differences from former President Barack Obama in their approaches to foreign policy. Trump’s speech emphasized his nationalistic, isolationist focus, whereas much of Obama’s foreign policy focused on diplomacy. Landmark policies and…
Read MoreTensions Mounting with North Korea
Tension between the United States and North Korea continues to mount. The groundbreaking revelation of North Korea’s missile capabilities earlier this year inspired fear. President Donald Trump met the threat with a firm hand, pledging to “[meet North Korea] with fire and fury like the world has never seen” should…
Read MoreTrump vs. North Korea
Years of tension between the United States and North Korea are culminating in a series of attacks and agreements with rival countries. While North Korea has had a fully functioning nuclear program since the Clinton administration, presidential opinions have differed on how to handle it. Over the years, many U.S.…
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