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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Syria
    Why Democrats are blasting Biden’s attack against Iranian proxies in SyriaWhy Democrats are blasting Biden’s attack against Iranian proxies in Syria
    Syria

    It’s not clear that the president’s decision was legal.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    US releases unclassified report blaming Saudi’s crown prince for Jamal Khashoggi’s murderUS releases unclassified report blaming Saudi’s crown prince for Jamal Khashoggi’s murder
    World Politics

    Classified intelligence reports blamed Mohammed bin Salman for the Khashoggi plot. Now there’s an unclassified version of that intelligence.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Biden launched airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria to “send a message”Biden launched airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria to “send a message”
    Politics

    It’s the first known military action of Biden’s presidency.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    GOP opposition to the Iran deal is threatening to sink a Biden Pentagon nomineeGOP opposition to the Iran deal is threatening to sink a Biden Pentagon nominee
    Politics

    Colin Kahl, Biden’s pick for a top Pentagon job, is a staunch Iran deal supporter. That might doom his nomination.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Iran is “considering” joining the US for informal nuclear deal talksIran is “considering” joining the US for informal nuclear deal talks
    Defense & Security

    It’s a strong signal that US and Iranian negotiators may soon meet face to face to once again discuss curbing Tehran’s nuclear program.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Leave now, extension, or indefinite stay: Biden’s 3 bad Afghanistan optionsLeave now, extension, or indefinite stay: Biden’s 3 bad Afghanistan options
    Explainers

    Whatever Biden chooses to do in Afghanistan will have a lot of downsides. The hope is he picks the least bad option.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    What the US offer to talk to Iran means — and doesn’t — for the nuclear dealWhat the US offer to talk to Iran means — and doesn’t — for the nuclear deal
    Defense & Security

    Even US officials say the offer for negotiations isn’t a “breakthrough.”

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Tom Cotton’s big plan to “beat China,” explainedTom Cotton’s big plan to “beat China,” explained
    Explainers

    Cotton is urging economic warfare to send the Chinese Communist Party into the “ash heap of history.”

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Why Biden can’t ignore Iraq and Afghanistan, even if he might want toWhy Biden can’t ignore Iraq and Afghanistan, even if he might want to
    Politics

    Biden can’t forever ignore the forever wars.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The Pentagon is taking a major step to deal with its diversity problemsThe Pentagon is taking a major step to deal with its diversity problems
    Politics

    Bishop Garrison, assuming a newly created role, will directly advise Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on diversity and inclusion issues.

    By Alex Ward