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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    World Politics
    Qatar has just made life less terrible for its army of foreign workersQatar has just made life less terrible for its army of foreign workers
    World Politics

    The gas-rich nation has a new labor law, but it still leaves workers very vulnerable.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Nikki Haley’s path to the presidency runs right past TrumpNikki Haley’s path to the presidency runs right past Trump
    World Politics

    The UN ambassador’s profile is rising as she runs her own show.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump’s new attack on the Chinese economy, explainedTrump’s new attack on the Chinese economy, explained
    Politics

    Bannon is out, but Trump is still willing to risk a trade war with China.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    China is trying to look tough on North Korea. But it might just be for show.China is trying to look tough on North Korea. But it might just be for show.
    World Politics

    Harsh new Chinese sanctions have sparked protests. Is it just savvy optics?

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    One chart sums up how little faith American allies have in TrumpOne chart sums up how little faith American allies have in Trump
    World Politics

    Seven NATO countries have more confidence in Putin than in Trump.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Why Trump’s Charlottesville crisis is shocking but not surprisingWhy Trump’s Charlottesville crisis is shocking but not surprising
    Politics

    Trump has been saying racist things for a long time — and it’s never caused him a real loss.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Report: the Trump administration is having secret talks with North KoreaReport: the Trump administration is having secret talks with North Korea
    World Politics

    And they’re talking about more than just prisoners.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    The North Korea crisis is magnifying Trump’s worst traitsThe North Korea crisis is magnifying Trump’s worst traits
    Politics

    His political style makes him uniquely unsuited to an astoundingly complex challenge.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    North Korea isn’t flinching: it’s announced detailed plans for a missile strike near GuamNorth Korea isn’t flinching: it’s announced detailed plans for a missile strike near Guam
    World Politics

    Pyongyang is calling Trump’s bluff, and the stakes are getting higher.

    By Zeeshan Aleem and Alex Ward
    World Politics
    North Korea is more rational than you thinkNorth Korea is more rational than you think
    World Politics

    The assumption that the country is run by a lunatic is not only incorrect — it’s dangerous.

    By Zeeshan Aleem