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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    Politics
    Trump hints he’ll release the final batch of classified JFK assassination filesTrump hints he’ll release the final batch of classified JFK assassination files
    Politics

    But he has the authority, and a little bit of time, to block their release.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Bannon: Bush “didn’t understand anything he was talking about” in his anti-Trump speechBannon: Bush “didn’t understand anything he was talking about” in his anti-Trump speech
    Politics

    The America First architect takes aim at Bush as part of his war against the GOP.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    North Korea threatened an “unimaginable strike” on the US. Here’s why you shouldn’t panic.North Korea threatened an “unimaginable strike” on the US. Here’s why you shouldn’t panic.
    World Politics

    North Korea is definitely on edge over a US military exercise. But its language shouldn’t be taken literally.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Xi Jinping may be the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao. He might get stronger still.Xi Jinping may be the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao. He might get stronger still.
    World Politics

    The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is a pivotal moment for him.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump looks like he’s building a case for pulling out of NAFTATrump looks like he’s building a case for pulling out of NAFTA
    Politics

    Trump’s bizarre negotiation tactics make sense if you see them as a part of a withdrawal strategy.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump just slapped new sanctions on Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsTrump just slapped new sanctions on Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
    World Politics

    Analysts say the measures could cause Iran to retaliate.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    An American and her family are free from the Taliban after 5 years in captivityAn American and her family are free from the Taliban after 5 years in captivity
    World Politics

    Caitlan Coleman and her Canadian husband had three children in captivity after a trip that went terribly wrong.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump is making Rex Tillerson’s job impossible, one petty insult at a timeTrump is making Rex Tillerson’s job impossible, one petty insult at a time
    World Politics

    Trump questions his secretary of state’s intelligence and denies undermining him. It’s going to have huge consequences.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump is battling Turkey. American tourists are paying the price.Trump is battling Turkey. American tourists are paying the price.
    World Politics

    The US is banning most new visitor visas from Turkey. Turkey is responding in kind.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump’s confusing attempt to torpedo the Iran deal, explainedTrump’s confusing attempt to torpedo the Iran deal, explained
    Politics

    He’s about to punt the issue to Congress — and make US allies very anxious.

    By Zeeshan Aleem