The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP)—the same Afghanistan-based terrorist group that bombed the Kabul airport in August 2021 killing 13 U.S. soldiers and 170 Afghans—has claimed responsibility for the horrific terrorist attack at the Crocus concert hall in Moscow. Vanda Felbab-Brown explains the ISKP’s international terrorism operations, the group’s relationship with the Taliban, and what the attack means for regional counterterrorism efforts.
How voters feel about the economy. “With little more than seven months until Election Day, the economy remains a key advantage for former President Donald Trump, and a drag on President Biden’s reelection prospects,” writes William Galston.
Colliding worldviews. As polarization continues to define U.S. politics, it’s time to ask new types of questions in surveys. Morley Winograd and Michael Hais highlight polling that sheds light on American optimism and pessimism toward the world.
Federal debt and its implications. Policymakers will soon have to make critical decisions over government spending, which will have an impact on the U.S. economy and the finances and wellbeing of households and small businesses across the country. To discuss this important issue, Brookings and Miami Dade College will convene an expert panel on April 16.
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