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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    World Politics
    What Trump’s Syria strike means for his war on ISISWhat Trump’s Syria strike means for his war on ISIS
    World Politics

    Will the US end up in two wars instead of one?

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The US strike against Syria: what we know so farThe US strike against Syria: what we know so far
    World Politics

    It’s the first direct US attack against the Assad regime since the country’s civil war began.

    By Zeeshan Aleem and Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Trump’s strike on Syria was also a major blow to his relationship with RussiaTrump’s strike on Syria was also a major blow to his relationship with Russia
    World Politics

    Moscow has dropped a policy that helps prevents midair collisions with US fighters in Syria.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    I read Trump’s trade adviser’s anti-China book. It’s wilder than you can imagine.I read Trump’s trade adviser’s anti-China book. It’s wilder than you can imagine.
    Politics

    Peter Navarro doesn’t want you to buy anything made in China.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    The Trump-Russia allegations sound incriminating. But would any of them be illegal?The Trump-Russia allegations sound incriminating. But would any of them be illegal?
    Politics

    There are three main sets of laws that Trump’s associates could possibly be charged for violating.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump just warned China to rein in North Korea or the US would go it aloneTrump just warned China to rein in North Korea or the US would go it alone
    World Politics

    And he says he’ll use trade relations as a bargaining chip to try to get them on board.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    “Another kick in the teeth”: a top economist on how trade with China helped elect Trump“Another kick in the teeth”: a top economist on how trade with China helped elect Trump
    Politics

    David Autor’s groundbreaking work on the neglected costs of trade is revealing.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    US airstrikes are killing a lot more civilians. And no one is sure why.US airstrikes are killing a lot more civilians. And no one is sure why.
    World Politics

    Reports of up to 1,000 recent civilian deaths reflect a changing war against ISIS.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Rep. Devin Nunes’s latest stunt could make Trump’s Russia problem worseRep. Devin Nunes’s latest stunt could make Trump’s Russia problem worse
    Politics

    The House Intel Committee chairman just canceled a crucial hearing on Russian meddling in the election.

    By Zeeshan Aleem and Zack Beauchamp
    World Politics
    We’re learning a lot more about the Trump team’s financial ties to RussiaWe’re learning a lot more about the Trump team’s financial ties to Russia
    World Politics

    The web of connections seems to grow thicker by the day.

    By Zeeshan Aleem