Kerby Anderson

What do people in the intelligence community believe are the greatest threats to America? I had an opportunity to watch one presentation that listed five threats.

The first is the possibility of an EMP attack in which a nuclear weapon is detonated at high altitude over this country. The Congressional EMP Commission has stated this could bring down our entire power grid.

The second threat could have a similar impact. This is the concern that sleeper agents from foreign countries in this country get activated and take down this country’s power grid or conduct terrorist actions.

A third concern is the possibility that massive supply chain disruptions surface because of looters or rioters who target food production facilities and supply chains. We have seen many suspicious fires at food production plants. This overlaps with a fourth concern that the country breaks out into a civil war with certain states deciding to secede and close their borders.

A fifth concern results from China invading Taiwan. Some fear that that could trigger World War III if the US decides to respond. China has the largest navy in the world and more warships than the US.

I listed these in descending order of disruption. The first two threats would have a devastating impact on the country. Supply chain disruption would be harsh in some areas, perhaps less in others. And we might hope that the likelihood of a national civil war or the onset of World War III would be less likely, but very devastating if it occurred.

These threats are a reminder that we need to have serious and capable people in office. It is also a reminder that each of us need to also prepare for scenarios like these we hope and pray never occur.