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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Defense & Security
    Iran just made one of its riskiest announcements in yearsIran just made one of its riskiest announcements in years
    Defense & Security

    Iran says it won’t abide by part of the 2015 nuclear deal within 10 days.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Pete Buttigieg calls Israel a “strong ally” and says he’d keep the US embassy in JerusalemPete Buttigieg calls Israel a “strong ally” and says he’d keep the US embassy in Jerusalem
    Politics

    Buttigieg is more pro-Israel than many other 2020 Democratic candidates.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    How the Trump administration is using 9/11 to build a case for war with IranHow the Trump administration is using 9/11 to build a case for war with Iran
    Explainers

    The case is legally dubious and factually challenged.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    US releases video that it says shows Iran’s involvement in oil tanker attacksUS releases video that it says shows Iran’s involvement in oil tanker attacks
    Defense & Security

    That’s a bad look for Iran.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    This Austrian company is betting you’ll take a flying drone taxi. Really.This Austrian company is betting you’ll take a flying drone taxi. Really.
    Explainers

    Meet FACC, a surprising and major player in the burgeoning air taxi industry.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    2 oil tankers were damaged in possible attacks in the Gulf of Oman2 oil tankers were damaged in possible attacks in the Gulf of Oman
    Defense & Security

    This could spell trouble for US-Iran relations.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Pete Buttigieg just gave his first foreign policy speech. He offered 5 clear proposals.Pete Buttigieg just gave his first foreign policy speech. He offered 5 clear proposals.
    Politics

    Buttigieg outlined what he’d do about climate change, Israel, Iran, and war.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Botswana decriminalizes homosexuality in a victory for LGBTQ rights in AfricaBotswana decriminalizes homosexuality in a victory for LGBTQ rights in Africa
    World Politics

    There’s still a long way to go for total acceptance on the continent.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    What Hong Kong’s massive protests are really aboutWhat Hong Kong’s massive protests are really about
    Explainers

    The fight over an extradition law and democracy in China, explained.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Why a new bipartisan effort could damage Trump’s plans for closer US-Saudi tiesWhy a new bipartisan effort could damage Trump’s plans for closer US-Saudi ties
    Defense & Security

    Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) aim to force a vote on US-Saudi relations and weapons sales.

    By Alex Ward

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