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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    World Politics
    The US is blacklisting China as one of the worst human trafficking offenders in the worldThe US is blacklisting China as one of the worst human trafficking offenders in the world
    World Politics

    It’s a striking departure from Trump’s China policy so far.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump’s plan to make American steel great again could set off global trade warsTrump’s plan to make American steel great again could set off global trade wars
    World Politics

    His use of a trade loophole wold hurt US allies more than China.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Saudi Arabia is trying to make Qatar shutter Al Jazeera — and transform its foreign policySaudi Arabia is trying to make Qatar shutter Al Jazeera — and transform its foreign policy
    World Politics

    Its demands of the isolated country could exacerbate the Gulf crisis.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Over 800 Americans go to North Korea yearly. Otto Warmbier’s death could change that.Over 800 Americans go to North Korea yearly. Otto Warmbier’s death could change that.
    World Politics

    Washington is scrutinizing travel agencies’ marketing and eyeing a travel ban.

    By Rebecca Tan and Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump just slammed US ally Qatar an hour after his administration defended itTrump just slammed US ally Qatar an hour after his administration defended it
    World Politics

    The president seems to be willing to throw Qatar — and the credibility of his diplomats — under the bus.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Watch Comey’s impassioned statement about why Russia’s interference was so nefariousWatch Comey’s impassioned statement about why Russia’s interference was so nefarious
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    Politics

    “We remain that shining city on the hill. And they don’t like it.”

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    A brief guide to the extraordinary events leading to the Comey hearingA brief guide to the extraordinary events leading to the Comey hearing
    Politics

    Trump calling him a “showboat” isn’t exactly off the mark.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic war with Qatar, explainedSaudi Arabia’s diplomatic war with Qatar, explained
    World Politics

    Why seven countries severed ties with Qatar in a matter of hours.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump pulling out of the Paris climate agreement is great news … for ChinaTrump pulling out of the Paris climate agreement is great news … for China
    World Politics

    The US is leaving a huge power vacuum for its rival.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump: I was elected to represent Pittsburgh, not Paris. Pittsburgh: Uh, we’re with Paris.Trump: I was elected to represent Pittsburgh, not Paris. Pittsburgh: Uh, we’re with Paris.
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    The mayor of the city has an entertaining and informative tweetstorm.

    By Zeeshan Aleem