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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Defense & Security
    Trump just labeled Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization. But it could backfire.Trump just labeled Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization. But it could backfire.
    Defense & Security

    The US-Iran standoff was just turned up to 11.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Saudi Arabia is detaining American activists 6 months after Khashoggi’s murderSaudi Arabia is detaining American activists 6 months after Khashoggi’s murder
    World Politics

    Two dual US-Saudi citizens were detained this week along with other women’s rights activists, sources say.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    The US military denied it had killed civilians in the war in Somalia — until nowThe US military denied it had killed civilians in the war in Somalia — until now
    Defense & Security

    After an internal review, it turns out a strike last year killed two civilians.

    By Alex Ward
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Democrats are increasingly critical of Israel. Not Pete Buttigieg.Democrats are increasingly critical of Israel. Not Pete Buttigieg.
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    Buttigieg’s staunch support of Israel bucks the Democratic party’s trend.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Algeria’s longtime dictator just resigned amid massive protestsAlgeria’s longtime dictator just resigned amid massive protests
    World Politics

    Abdelaziz Bouteflika is the fifth Arab leader removed from office by public demand since 2011.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Maduro says Venezuela will ration electricity for 30 daysMaduro says Venezuela will ration electricity for 30 days
    World Politics

    This could exacerbate an already horrible humanitarian crisis.

    By Alex Ward
    Trump has a strong foreign policy narrative for 2020
    World Politics

    If you think foreign policy might be a weakness for Trump’s 2020 reelection campaign, think again.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Why a top Pakistani official called a senior US diplomat a “little pygmy” on TwitterWhy a top Pakistani official called a senior US diplomat a “little pygmy” on Twitter
    World Politics

    Well, that escalated quickly.

    By Alex Ward
    Russia
    Why Russia just sent troops to VenezuelaWhy Russia just sent troops to Venezuela
    Russia

    Trump wants them out.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    It’s been 4 days since Trump’s confusing North Korea tweet, and we’re still confusedIt’s been 4 days since Trump’s confusing North Korea tweet, and we’re still confused
    World Politics

    A new report shows the Trump administration “devised a misleading explanation” about it.

    By Alex Ward

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