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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    World Politics
    How Venezuela went from a rich democracy to a dictatorship on the brink of collapseHow Venezuela went from a rich democracy to a dictatorship on the brink of collapse
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    The government’s response to economic crisis is reshaping the nation.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump responds to the London terror attack with a tirade about his travel banTrump responds to the London terror attack with a tirade about his travel ban
    World Politics

    He also manages to anger the British prime minister with some strange accusations.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Every year, the UN General Assembly handles a crisis. This year, it’s Trump.Every year, the UN General Assembly handles a crisis. This year, it’s Trump.
    World Politics

    If he feels like putting on a show, he could reshape the summit in a big way.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Why Russia and China watered down the UN’s new North Korea sanctionsWhy Russia and China watered down the UN’s new North Korea sanctions
    World Politics

    They don’t want to cripple Pyongyang’s economy, but the US does.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Russia-linked hackers are infiltrating the US power grid: reportRussia-linked hackers are infiltrating the US power grid: report
    World Politics

    Their unprecedented penetration could spell chaos.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump says the US has the highest corporate tax rate in the world. He’s wrong.Trump says the US has the highest corporate tax rate in the world. He’s wrong.
    Politics

    His plan to lower it is a gift to corporations that already have a generous arrangement.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Former UN Ambassador John Bolton has a plan to pull out of the Iran deal. It’s bad.Former UN Ambassador John Bolton has a plan to pull out of the Iran deal. It’s bad.
    Politics

    The reasoning is eerily reminiscent of the runup to the Iraq war.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Hurricane Harvey is a humanitarian disaster. It will also send gas prices soaring.Hurricane Harvey is a humanitarian disaster. It will also send gas prices soaring.
    Politics

    The Gulf Coast is a crucial energy hub. That’s bad news for consumers nationwide.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Samsung’s chief was just sent to prison by a South Korean court. That’s a big deal.Samsung’s chief was just sent to prison by a South Korean court. That’s a big deal.
    World Politics

    Lee Jae-yong’s prison sentence sends a strong signal to the country’s corrupt business elite.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump loves to praise Egypt’s dictator — but just cut off millions in aid to his governmentTrump loves to praise Egypt’s dictator — but just cut off millions in aid to his government
    World Politics

    Experts have some theories on why the president is pivoting.

    By Zeeshan Aleem

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