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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    Politics
    The president’s official Twitter account is spreading falsehoods about the Comey hearingThe president’s official Twitter account is spreading falsehoods about the Comey hearing
    Politics

    He’s peddling blatantly misleading claims about Russia’s involvement in the election.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Turkey’s president: Turks living in Europe should all have 5 childrenTurkey’s president: Turks living in Europe should all have 5 children
    World Politics

    Making European nationalists uncomfortable is good politics for him.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    4 winners and 4 losers from Trump’s foreign policy budget4 winners and 4 losers from Trump’s foreign policy budget
    World Politics

    A lot of money for guns, a lot less money for diplomacy and aid.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    There would be no winners in a US-China trade warThere would be no winners in a US-China trade war
    World Politics

    China said the US would bear the brunt of one, but that’s misguided.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Jared Kushner’s family’s company to make $400M in new sweetheart deal with Chinese firmJared Kushner’s family’s company to make $400M in new sweetheart deal with Chinese firm
    World Politics

    The deal with the politically connected Chinese company raises a number of big red flags.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    President Trump is running an empty governmentPresident Trump is running an empty government
    Politics

    He thinks refusing to hire people streamlines the government. But it’s backfiring.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    FIFA: Trump’s travel ban could ruin America’s chances of hosting a World CupFIFA: Trump’s travel ban could ruin America’s chances of hosting a World Cup
    World Politics

    The president of FIFA has issued a serious warning.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump loves to bash China. He’s also trademarking new businesses there.Trump loves to bash China. He’s also trademarking new businesses there.
    World Politics

    China has approved 38 trademarks — including one for escort services.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The Netherlands’ Trump is getting campaign funding from the American far rightThe Netherlands’ Trump is getting campaign funding from the American far right
    World Politics

    Europe isn’t only worried about Russian meddling in its elections.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Why Trump’s plan to defy the WTO isn’t as reckless as it soundsWhy Trump’s plan to defy the WTO isn’t as reckless as it sounds
    Politics

    Would Hillary Clinton have considered some of the options he’s laid out on trade?

    By Zeeshan Aleem

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