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Fareed Zakaria GPS

The horrific terror attack in Moscow; The growing rift between the U.S. and Israel; Why Biden’s approval numbers are low when the economy is booming; Fareed on his new book, “Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present”

Mar 25, 2024
Topics include the horrific terror attack in Moscow, the growing rift between the U.S. and Israel, Biden's low approval despite a booming economy, Fareed's new book on revolutions, and the secret to happiness in countries like Finland.
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Quick takeaways

  • Social and cultural issues are influencing political opinions more than economic interests, explaining Biden's low approval numbers despite a booming economy.
  • U.S. intelligence effectively provided warnings to Russia about the ISIS attack in Moscow, showcasing enhanced global anti-terrorism partnerships.

Deep dives

ISIS Attack on Russia and Motivations

ISIS carried out a deadly rampage in Moscow, killing scores of people. The attack was claimed by ISIS-K, a branch of ISIS, with a history of targeting Russia due to conflicts in places like Chechnya and Syria. ISIS-K also highlighted Russia's threat and criticized the Taliban's relationship with Russia as a reason for attacks. The strong presence of individuals from Central Asia and the Caucasus in ISIS-K strengthens its capacity to target Russia.

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