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Yochi Dreazen

Former Deputy Managing Editor, Foreign

    Latest articles by Yochi Dreazen

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    The bombshell report that Russia can blackmail Trump, explainedThe bombshell report that Russia can blackmail Trump, explained
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    Why it matters that Vladimir Putin may have dirt on Donald Trump.

    By Yochi Dreazen
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    Trump’s Cabinet picks will have to answer the questions their boss has dodgedTrump’s Cabinet picks will have to answer the questions their boss has dodged
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    It’ll be tough for Trump’s nominees to avoid the hard questions when they’re under oath.

    By Yochi Dreazen
    World Politics
    The real reason for Netanyahu’s showdown with ObamaThe real reason for Netanyahu’s showdown with Obama
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    Netanyahu’s fight with the US is a result of the rightward shift in Israeli politics.

    By Yochi Dreazen
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    The controversial new UN resolution on Israel, explained in under 600 wordsThe controversial new UN resolution on Israel, explained in under 600 words
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    It’s important to understand what the measure blasting Israeli settlements does and doesn’t do.

    By Yochi Dreazen
    World Politics
    Trump seemed to call for more nuclear weapons. His aides say he didn’t mean it. He says he did.Trump seemed to call for more nuclear weapons. His aides say he didn’t mean it. He says he did.
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    Either way, it’s really scary.

    By Yochi Dreazen
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton’s loss in Michigan, explained by the last Democrat to win in MichiganHillary Clinton’s loss in Michigan, explained by the last Democrat to win in Michigan
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    Sen. Gary Peters believes Michigan should no longer be seen “as a reliably blue state.”

    By Yochi Dreazen
    World Politics
    I’ve spent 15 years covering national security. I’ve never seen anything like the Russia hack.I’ve spent 15 years covering national security. I’ve never seen anything like the Russia hack.
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    Republicans like Putin more than Obama. That means they’re not as angry as they should be.

    By Yochi Dreazen
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    The US may be aiding war crimes in YemenThe US may be aiding war crimes in Yemen
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    Meet Jim “Mad Dog” Mattis, the Iran hawk that will run Trump’s PentagonMeet Jim “Mad Dog” Mattis, the Iran hawk that will run Trump’s Pentagon
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    The retired general could push Trump to take a harder line toward Tehran — and Russia.

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    Michael Flynn, Trump’s new national security adviser, loves Russia as much as his boss doesMichael Flynn, Trump’s new national security adviser, loves Russia as much as his boss does
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    Trump’s first major pick is a retired general who was fired from his last job in the military.

    By Yochi Dreazen