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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    Politics
    Trump just said Australia’s universal health care is “better” than the US systemTrump just said Australia’s universal health care is “better” than the US system
    Politics

    Just hours after his party passed a health care bill that would take insurance away from millions of people.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump promised to crack down on China in the South China Sea. He hasn’t.Trump promised to crack down on China in the South China Sea. He hasn’t.
    World Politics

    So far he’s been less confrontational than Obama.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The North Korean economy is actually growingThe North Korean economy is actually growing
    World Politics

    Its quiet embrace of free markets has helped the country survive sanctions.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump is now at odds with both North Korea and South KoreaTrump is now at odds with both North Korea and South Korea
    World Politics

    In a shocking interview, he took jabs at the crucial US ally.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump’s first 100 days destroyed the myth that government should be run like a businessTrump’s first 100 days destroyed the myth that government should be run like a business
    Politics

    His disregard for how to play the game means he’s left Washington mostly untouched.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump’s leaks on torpedoing NAFTA could just be a negotiation tacticTrump’s leaks on torpedoing NAFTA could just be a negotiation tactic
    World Politics

    It’s unclear whether the president is really considering withdrawing from the agreement.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    A cybersecurity group thinks Russia is trying to hack the French electionA cybersecurity group thinks Russia is trying to hack the French election
    World Politics

    It believes the group behind the DNC hacks is going after Macron.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Ivanka Trump just got booed in Germany for calling her father a champion of womenIvanka Trump just got booed in Germany for calling her father a champion of women
    World Politics

    Her sophisticated touch doesn’t insulate her from answering for his behavior.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    A new report reveals Obama misled the public about a quiet giveaway to IranA new report reveals Obama misled the public about a quiet giveaway to Iran
    World Politics

    His prison swap was a bigger gift to Iran than he ever let on.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Exxon asked for a waiver to resume drilling in Russia. Trump said no.Exxon asked for a waiver to resume drilling in Russia. Trump said no.
    World Politics

    They pushed the application after their former CEO joined the administration.

    By Zeeshan Aleem