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Max Fisher

Max Fisher

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Max Fisher

    World Politics
    This awkward photo of Obama and Putin locking eyes at the UN speaks volumesThis awkward photo of Obama and Putin locking eyes at the UN speaks volumes
    World Politics

    Side-eye diplomacy at its finest.

    By Max Fisher
    World Politics
    President Obama’s impassioned United Nations address: read the full speechPresident Obama’s impassioned United Nations address: read the full speech
    World Politics

    His remarks focused on Syria and Russia — and included lots of criticism of Vladimir Putin.

    By Max Fisher
    Syria
    Obama at the UN: I’m willing to work with Russia and Iran to resolve SyriaObama at the UN: I’m willing to work with Russia and Iran to resolve Syria
    Syria

    The offer came in a speech otherwise harshly criticize of Putin.

    By Max Fisher
    World Politics
    Watch live: Vladimir Putin’s first UN General Assembly speech since 2005Watch live: Vladimir Putin’s first UN General Assembly speech since 2005
    World Politics

    Putin’s speech is expected to focus on Syria, where Russia has just sent a small intervention force.

    By Max Fisher
    World Politics
    The 5 most revealing quotes from Putin’s 60 Minutes interviewThe 5 most revealing quotes from Putin’s 60 Minutes interview
    World Politics

    The scariest: “Otherwise, why do we have nuclear weapons at all?”

    By Max Fisher
    Explainers
    9 questions about David Cameron’s #PigGate you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about David Cameron’s #PigGate you were too embarrassed to ask
    Explainers

    Did the alleged incident with the pig really happen? Why are these secret societies so debauched?

    By Max Fisher
    Syria
    Why the media is giving Trump a pass on his supporter’s call to “get rid” of MuslimsWhy the media is giving Trump a pass on his supporter’s call to “get rid” of Muslims
    Syria

    The media is giving Trump a pass on his supporter’s worst statements because it can’t bring itself to declare anti-Muslim bigotry out of bounds.

    By Max Fisher
    Explainers
    Ben Carson’s bizarre comments about Muslims and the Constitution, explainedBen Carson’s bizarre comments about Muslims and the Constitution, explained
    Explainers

    No one should be surprised if Carson’s poll numbers rise after this.

    By Ezra Klein and Max Fisher
    Syria
    Here’s the terrifying anti-Muslim conspiracy theory that Trump’s supporter was citingHere’s the terrifying anti-Muslim conspiracy theory that Trump’s supporter was citing
    Syria

    On Thursday, Donald Trump seemed to agree as a supporter ranted about Muslims and “training camps.”

    By Max Fisher
    Syria
    Ahmed Mohamed: The 14-year-old Texas boy and why he matters, explainedAhmed Mohamed: The 14-year-old Texas boy and why he matters, explained
    Syria

    Here is the story of Ahmed Mohamed, why it’s become such a big deal, and what it reveals about American society.

    By Max Fisher