http://news.discovery.com/space/save-the-galaxy-destroy-humanity-110818.html (at bottom)*As noted by a commenter below, this is not NASA research. As in, it wasn't funded by NASA. One of the author's "day jobs" is with NASA, but as noted by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on his blog "Pale Blue": "It was just a fun paper written by a few friends, one of whom happens to have a NASA affiliation."
This is a common question that many people have when it comes to the possibility of extraterrestrial life. The short answer is that we simply do not know. There is no evidence to suggest that aliens would have any reason to specifically target and destroy humanity in intragalactic politics. However, as with any potential encounter with a foreign species, caution and preparation are important.
Intragalactic politics refers to the political interactions and relationships between different civilizations within a single galaxy. It is similar to international politics on Earth, but on a much larger scale. Intragalactic politics would involve negotiations, alliances, and conflicts between different alien species and their governments.
As of now, there is no concrete evidence of any alien civilizations actively engaging in intragalactic politics. However, this does not mean that it is not happening. It is possible that there are advanced civilizations out there that we have yet to discover or communicate with.
If we were to encounter advanced alien civilizations, they could potentially influence or impact humanity in various ways. They may have different political ideologies, technologies, or resources that could either benefit or harm humanity. It is important for us to be prepared for any potential interactions with extraterrestrial life.
As of now, there are no specific preparations or protocols in place for potential alien involvement in intragalactic politics. However, organizations such as SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) are actively searching for signs of intelligent life in the universe and working towards establishing communication with potential alien civilizations. Additionally, various agencies and governments have contingency plans in case of a potential encounter with extraterrestrial life.