The terrible consequences of the electric power failure in Venezuela are substantially less than those from the nationwide U.S. power grid blackout that would most likely result from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack from high-altitude nuclear explosions over the United States, such as is in the military doctrine of Russia, China, North Korea and Iran. Read Full Story
Cascading collapse of the Venezuelan electric grid on March 7, 2019, led to a loss of electricity in 22 of 23 Venezuelan states. Power restoration has been slow and blackout pockets persist—and will likely cause further stress on Venezuela’s economic, social, and political systems. There are lessons to be learned in considering the possible consequence of a major electric power grid loss in the United States. Read Full Story
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