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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    World Politics
    4 main takeaways from new reports on Russia’s 2016 election interference4 main takeaways from new reports on Russia’s 2016 election interference
    World Politics

    One includes Russia’s deliberate targeting of African Americans online.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Everyone warns of China’s rise. But its decline could be even worse.Everyone warns of China’s rise. But its decline could be even worse.
    World Politics

    “It’s frightening to think about,” a prominent scholar said.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    How Trump made the North Korea crisis worseHow Trump made the North Korea crisis worse
    North Korea

    An expert explains how Obama left Trump a North Korea mess, and how Trump found a way to make it more dangerous.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Japan plans to purchase nearly 150 F-35 fighter jets from the USJapan plans to purchase nearly 150 F-35 fighter jets from the US
    World Politics

    The move is designed to make the country better able to defend itself against a more aggressive China and revanchist Russia.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    House Intelligence Dems will look into Trump-Russia — and these 4 other thingsHouse Intelligence Dems will look into Trump-Russia — and these 4 other things
    World Politics

    Rep. Adam Schiff reveals the issues his panel could investigate in the next Congress.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Trump names Army Gen. Mark Milley as new chair of the Joint ChiefsTrump names Army Gen. Mark Milley as new chair of the Joint Chiefs
    Defense & Security

    If he’s confirmed by the Senate, Milley would become Trump’s top military adviser.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump’s North Korea strategy isn’t workingTrump’s North Korea strategy isn’t working
    World Politics

    North Korea is still building missiles despite Trump’s optimism.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    The US got Canada to arrest a top Chinese tech executiveThe US got Canada to arrest a top Chinese tech executive
    Politics

    The arrest of Huawei’s Sabrina Meng is a “warning shot” in US-China relations.

    By Alex Ward and Emily Stewart
    World Politics
    Trump’s retweet about the protests in France is wildly inaccurateTrump’s retweet about the protests in France is wildly inaccurate
    World Politics

    The protests are not “a middle class rebellion against cultural Marxism.” Not even close.

    By Alex Ward and Jennifer Williams
    World Politics
    Russia isn’t complying with an arms control treaty — so the US is threatening to rip it upRussia isn’t complying with an arms control treaty — so the US is threatening to rip it up
    World Politics

    Russia now has 60 days to comply, or else the US will start withdrawing from a deal that Reagan signed.

    By Alex Ward