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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Politics
    Trump says the US and North Korea are speaking at “extremely high levels”Trump says the US and North Korea are speaking at “extremely high levels”
    Explainers
    Trump wants Arab nations to send troops into Syria. That’s a spectacularly bad idea.Trump wants Arab nations to send troops into Syria. That’s a spectacularly bad idea.
    Explainers

    Let’s just say it could turn a simmering “cold war” into a really hot one.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    The past 3 days of Syria news, explainedThe past 3 days of Syria news, explained
    Explainers

    We’ve seen Assad’s defiance, Trump’s flip, and Turkey’s anger.

    By Alex Ward
    Syria
    The US has bombed Syria to punish it for a chemical attackThe US has bombed Syria to punish it for a chemical attack
    Syria

    This is likely the “big price” Trump wants the Syrian government to pay.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    The US bombing of Syria, explained in 400 wordsThe US bombing of Syria, explained in 400 words
    Explainers

    A short guide to America’s limited military response in Syria.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Why James Comey isn’t the hero you think he isWhy James Comey isn’t the hero you think he is
    Politics

    The media is treating Comey like a hero. He’s not one.

    By Alex Ward
    Syria
    How Obama’s “red line” fiasco led to Trump bombing SyriaHow Obama’s “red line” fiasco led to Trump bombing Syria
    Syria

    Thanks, Obama.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    The real (but small) danger of a US-Russia war over SyriaThe real (but small) danger of a US-Russia war over Syria
    Explainers

    “I suspect neither side wants a direct confrontation, but when things go flash-bang, there are always surprises and unintended consequences.”

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Bombing Syria won’t stop Assad from using chemical weaponsBombing Syria won’t stop Assad from using chemical weapons
    Explainers

    Assad’s forces launched more than 200 chemical attacks since the start of the war.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Mike Pompeo, your likely new — and Trump-friendly — secretary of stateMike Pompeo, your likely new — and Trump-friendly — secretary of state
    Politics

    Trump’s new State Department pick is known for his hawkish foreign policy — and for defending Trump at every turn.

    By Alex Ward

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