Will the Taliban Regime Survive?, Tackling Racial Wealth Inequality, and More

Rising consumer markets in Asia, bolstering Black homeownership, and the challenges ahead for the Taliban.

View in browser September 2, 2021 Will the Taliban regime survive?   The Taliban swept back into power quicker than the world expected, but it remains to be seen if it will be able to maintain power. Vanda Felbab-Brown explains the challenges ahead for the regime as it seeks to govern Afghanistan, from internal factions to delivering basic services.    Read more Homeownership, racial segregation, and policy solutions to racial wealth equity   Homeownership has been a key mechanism for Americans to build and pass along generational wealth, but this pathway is often less achievable for many Black Americans. A new report from Rashawn Ray, Andre Perry, David Harshbarger, Samantha Elizondo, and Alexandra Gibbons outlines policy recommendations to address systemic barriers in the U.S. housing system and bolster Black homeownership nationwide.   Read more Which will be the top 30 consumer markets of this decade? 5 Asian markets below the radar   Even in the aftermath of COVID-19, the global consumer class—comprised of those who are middle class or wealthy—is rising fast. Homi Kharas and Wolfgang Fengler highlight emerging Asian markets, such as Pakistan and Vietnam, that are primed for substantial consumer class growth in the year 2030.   Read more Help support Brookings with a donation   Brookings is committed to making its high-quality, independent policy research free to the public. Please consider making a contribution today to our Annual Fund to support our experts' work. The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brookings Institution campus in Washington, D.C. is currently closed and all events are virtual only. For more information on the Institution's response, read our full guidance here. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter preferences | Receive the Brookings Brief less often