Moscow terror attack showed growing reach of ISIS-K – could the US be next?

The March 22 attack in Moscow by the Islamic State group highlights the group's global reach and the threat it poses. Despite hopes of decline after its territorial defeat in 2019, ISIS-K's recent attacks in Moscow and Kandahar underscore its persistence. With the U.S. as a major target, ISIS-K's propaganda and history of attacks in the West raise concerns. The U.S. faces challenges in countering this threat, especially after withdrawing from Afghanistan in 2021, potentially leaving a void for ISIS-K to exploit.