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Max Fisher

Max Fisher

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Max Fisher

    Syria
    This is a terrible idea for fixing Iraq, and Washington loves itThis is a terrible idea for fixing Iraq, and Washington loves it
    Syria

    Obama’s defense secretary suggested the country might have to be split apart into smaller countries.

    By Max Fisher
    Israel
    Here’s the racial joke the Israeli interior minister’s wife tweeted about ObamaHere’s the racial joke the Israeli interior minister’s wife tweeted about Obama
    Israel

    Never tweet, Judy Nir-Mozes edition.

    By Max Fisher
    Criminal Justice
    Yes, Charleston was terrorism. Denying that isn’t just wrong, it’s offensive.Yes, Charleston was terrorism. Denying that isn’t just wrong, it’s offensive.
    Criminal Justice

    What we’re really saying when we ask, “Is this terrorism?”

    By Max Fisher
    Russia
    Russia is invading Ukraine. How do we know? Russian troops’ selfies, among other things.Russia is invading Ukraine. How do we know? Russian troops’ selfies, among other things.
    Russia

    How one journalist exposed Russia’s “secret” invasion by tracking soldiers’ social media.

    By Max Fisher
    archives
    Should you wear shorts in public today? A flowchart guide for the men of America.Should you wear shorts in public today? A flowchart guide for the men of America.
    archives

    A very American flowchart for a very American habit.

    By Max Fisher
    Explainers
    Sudan’s dictator Omar al-Bashir may finally face justice for his war crimes in DarfurSudan’s dictator Omar al-Bashir may finally face justice for his war crimes in Darfur
    Explainers

    A court in South Africa has barred him from leaving the country and may order his arrest.

    By Max Fisher
    World Politics
    A surprisingly fascinating theory for why Canada is so boringA surprisingly fascinating theory for why Canada is so boring
    World Politics

    Is it all just a reaction to America? Is it about covering up racism?

    By Max Fisher
    World Politics
    The CIA finally declassified its report on Saudi links to 9/11. Here’s what it says.The CIA finally declassified its report on Saudi links to 9/11. Here’s what it says.
    World Politics

    The just-released 2005 investigation has all but three paragraphs redacted.

    By Max Fisher
    Russia
    This chart should terrify Russia’s neighborsThis chart should terrify Russia’s neighbors
    Russia

    Would NATO defends its easternmost allies? The answer from many Europeans is “maybe, but maybe not.”

    By Max Fisher
    Culture
    Jazz legend Ornette Coleman has died. These 4 songs show why he mattered.Jazz legend Ornette Coleman has died. These 4 songs show why he mattered.
    Culture

    The pioneer of free jazz is a lot more fun to listen to than you might think.

    By Max Fisher

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