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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    World Politics
    Some Senate Republicans are trying to stop Trump from lifting sanctions on RussiaSome Senate Republicans are trying to stop Trump from lifting sanctions on Russia
    World Politics

    A proposed bill would pass into law many of the sanctions that President Obama has imposed on Moscow using executive orders.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Venezuela’s 5th minimum wage hike in a year shows its economy is collapsingVenezuela’s 5th minimum wage hike in a year shows its economy is collapsing
    World Politics

    The country is in a tailspin of epic proportions.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Happy new year! The UK’s top executives have already made more money than workers will the entire year.Happy new year! The UK’s top executives have already made more money than workers will the entire year.
    World Politics

    But do they actually deserve it?

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Why Trump’s pick to oversee US trade is a big dealWhy Trump’s pick to oversee US trade is a big deal
    Politics

    Robert Lighthizer shares similar views to Trump on trade — and has the expertise to act on them.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The way Putin and Netanyahu are responding to Trump is really pretty unusualThe way Putin and Netanyahu are responding to Trump is really pretty unusual
    World Politics

    Trump’s unique style and attitudes are creating some striking diplomatic scenarios.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    President Obama just took unprecedented steps to punish Russia for its cyberattacksPresident Obama just took unprecedented steps to punish Russia for its cyberattacks
    Politics

    And it’s going to make life harder for Donald Trump.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The UN resolution on Israel doesn’t include sanctions — but could still hurt Israel’s economyThe UN resolution on Israel doesn’t include sanctions — but could still hurt Israel’s economy
    World Politics

    It gives the green light to activist groups to accelerate campaigns aimed at striking Israel’s economic interests.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The Japanese prime minister is going to Pearl Harbor with Trump on his mindThe Japanese prime minister is going to Pearl Harbor with Trump on his mind
    World Politics

    Shinzo Abe’s visit isn’t unprecedented, but it’s an important gesture as US-Japanese relations evolve.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump can lift some Russia sanctions. But it won’t be easy.Trump can lift some Russia sanctions. But it won’t be easy.
    World Politics

    If he wants to give Putin a helping hand, there will be some obstacles.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Obama was just spared from a major fight over Israeli settlementsObama was just spared from a major fight over Israeli settlements
    World Politics

    The hotly anticipated UN Security Council vote exposed rifts in US-Israeli relations.

    By Zeeshan Aleem