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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    World Politics
    Why Germany’s famously tolerant chancellor just proposed a burqa banWhy Germany’s famously tolerant chancellor just proposed a burqa ban
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    She’s preparing for next year’s elections.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The UN just made its largest funding request ever for humanitarian aidThe UN just made its largest funding request ever for humanitarian aid
    World Politics

    Its new report is a snapshot of a world in chaos.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The Italian prime minister is resigning. Here’s what that means for Italy’s relationship with Europe.The Italian prime minister is resigning. Here’s what that means for Italy’s relationship with Europe.
    World Politics

    The failed referendum will shake things up, but this isn’t Brexit.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Italy isn’t quite on the verge of its own Brexit. But its Sunday referendum still matters a lot for Europe.Italy isn’t quite on the verge of its own Brexit. But its Sunday referendum still matters a lot for Europe.
    World Politics

    It could cause chaos in Europe’s political and economic scene.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    A plane carrying a beloved soccer team crashed in Colombia, killing almost everyone on boardA plane carrying a beloved soccer team crashed in Colombia, killing almost everyone on board
    World Politics

    The final death toll is unclear.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    India pulled 86% of its cash out of circulation. It’s not going well.India pulled 86% of its cash out of circulation. It’s not going well.
    World Politics

    The prime minister’s controversial bid to crack down on corruption has tons of costs.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The controversy over Trump’s tower project in Argentina: what we knowThe controversy over Trump’s tower project in Argentina: what we know
    World Politics

    Trump spoke to Argentina’s president — three days later, his building project there showed signs of new life.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Donald Trump tweeted Britain asking for a crony as ambassador. That’s a problem.Donald Trump tweeted Britain asking for a crony as ambassador. That’s a problem.
    World Politics

    Trump is straining America’s closest relationships, one tweet at a time.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    If Trump delivers on his promises on China, he’ll probably spark a trade warIf Trump delivers on his promises on China, he’ll probably spark a trade war
    World Politics

    Trump’s quest to crack down on China’s “cheating” could backfire.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    If Trump actually rips up the Iran deal, Tehran wins
    World Politics
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