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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

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    The battle over Trump’s huge UAE arms deal, explainedThe battle over Trump’s huge UAE arms deal, explained
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    Trump wants to send $23 billion in advanced weapons to the Middle Eastern autocracy. Some aim to stop him.

    By Alex Ward
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    4 looming foreign policy crises that could derail Biden’s agenda early on4 looming foreign policy crises that could derail Biden’s agenda early on
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    Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Afghanistan could cause short-term problems for Biden’s long-term global agenda.

    By Alex Ward
    Michèle Flournoy is expected to become the first woman secretary of defense. She’s ready.
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    Michèle Flournoy is ready for the spotlight.

    By Alex Ward
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    Tony Blinken, one of Biden’s most trusted aides, is reportedly chosen as his secretary of stateTony Blinken, one of Biden’s most trusted aides, is reportedly chosen as his secretary of state
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    Blinken is about to become one of the most important figures in the Biden administration.

    By Alex Ward
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    The acting Pentagon chief was exposed to the coronavirus. He’s not quarantining.The acting Pentagon chief was exposed to the coronavirus. He’s not quarantining.
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    In addition, the Pentagon’s top policy chief tested positive for the coronavirus.

    By Alex Ward
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    Trump’s just-announced troop drawdown from Afghanistan and Iraq, explainedTrump’s just-announced troop drawdown from Afghanistan and Iraq, explained
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    It might not change the mission in Iraq much, but it could complicate US operations in Afghanistan.

    By Alex Ward
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    The 3 elements of Trump’s foreign policy Biden should keepThe 3 elements of Trump’s foreign policy Biden should keep
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    Trump’s foreign policy was terrible. But Biden should still follow parts of it.

    By Alex Ward
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    Why China just got around to congratulating Biden on his 2020 winWhy China just got around to congratulating Biden on his 2020 win
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    “We respect the choice of the American people,” a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said.

    By Alex Ward
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    Why Trump is suddenly replacing Pentagon officials with loyalistsWhy Trump is suddenly replacing Pentagon officials with loyalists
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    It seems scary, but the answer may be simpler than you think.

    By Alex Ward
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    Mike Pompeo undermined America’s democracy in one press conferenceMike Pompeo undermined America’s democracy in one press conference
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    “There will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” Pompeo said.

    By Alex Ward