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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Defense & Security
    US and Taliban may strike a deal allowing American troops to come home from AfghanistanUS and Taliban may strike a deal allowing American troops to come home from Afghanistan
    Defense & Security

    But it could just as easily fall apart.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    The US just withdrew from an important nuclear arms treaty with Russia. Don’t panic — yet.The US just withdrew from an important nuclear arms treaty with Russia. Don’t panic — yet.
    World Politics

    Are we INF’d? We’ll see.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    North Korea just carried out its third missile test in over a weekNorth Korea just carried out its third missile test in over a week
    North Korea

    Trump probably won’t care.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump announces tariffs on nearly all Chinese goods starting in SeptemberTrump announces tariffs on nearly all Chinese goods starting in September
    World Politics

    They will target toys, iPhones, clothing, and more.

    By Alex Ward
    China
    China signals possible military intervention to stop the Hong Kong protestsChina signals possible military intervention to stop the Hong Kong protests
    China

    Experts say that would be a huge mistake, but the possibility can’t be discounted.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    The 2 veterans on the Democratic debate stage made a big promise about AfghanistanThe 2 veterans on the Democratic debate stage made a big promise about Afghanistan
    World Politics

    They would withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan within their first year in office.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Trump escalates Iran tensions by sanctioning Foreign Minister Javad ZarifTrump escalates Iran tensions by sanctioning Foreign Minister Javad Zarif
    Defense & Security

    This is one of the most dramatic moves of the “maximum pressure” campaign.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Trump is expected to keep a key part of the Iran nuclear deal in place — for nowTrump is expected to keep a key part of the Iran nuclear deal in place — for now
    Defense & Security

    He could backtrack in only a few months’ time.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    North Korea tests missiles for the second time in a weekNorth Korea tests missiles for the second time in a week
    North Korea

    It’s likely a message for South Korea and President Trump.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The foreign policy questions 2020 Democrats must answer, according to 9 expertsThe foreign policy questions 2020 Democrats must answer, according to 9 experts
    Politics

    Here’s one: “If Iran attacked US forces in the Gulf, how would you respond?”

    By Alex Ward

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