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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Explainers
    Why Iran won’t talk to Trump, explained in one paragraphWhy Iran won’t talk to Trump, explained in one paragraph
    Explainers

    Expert Vali Nasr details why domestic Iranian politics hinders the government’s ability to accept President Trump’s offer to talk.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    US announces new Russia sanctions over Sergei Skripal poison attackUS announces new Russia sanctions over Sergei Skripal poison attack
    Politics

    It’s likely part of an effort to make President Donald Trump look tough on Russia.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    Exclusive: Pompeo told North Korea to cut its nuclear arsenal by 60 to 70 percentExclusive: Pompeo told North Korea to cut its nuclear arsenal by 60 to 70 percent
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    But North Korea has consistently rejected the secretary of state’s proposal.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    WikiLeaks says the Senate Intel Committee wants Assange to testify on Russia interferenceWikiLeaks says the Senate Intel Committee wants Assange to testify on Russia interference
    Politics

    If that’s true, it’s a big deal.

    By Alex Ward
    China
    Trump is following through on his big China trade war threatTrump is following through on his big China trade war threat
    China

    There’s no end in sight for one of the biggest trade wars ever.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Israel and Gaza may be on the verge of war. It could be worse than in the past.Israel and Gaza may be on the verge of war. It could be worse than in the past.
    World Politics

    “I’m honestly surprised we haven’t seen a full-blown war yet,” one expert said.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Action star Steven Seagal was named Russia’s special envoy to the USAction star Steven Seagal was named Russia’s special envoy to the US
    World Politics

    Interesting move by someone who once starred in a movie called The Patriot.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    The US has reimposed sanctions on Iran. Here’s what that means.The US has reimposed sanctions on Iran. Here’s what that means.
    Explainers

    America’s reimposed sanctions on Iran will likely hurt the people most — not the regime.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Why some experts are cautiously optimistic about peace talks with the TalibanWhy some experts are cautiously optimistic about peace talks with the Taliban
    Defense & Security

    “People are daring to hope [that] a peace process could go somewhere,” said one expert.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Why the White House just announced sanctions on TurkeyWhy the White House just announced sanctions on Turkey
    Politics

    President Donald Trump authorized sanctions on two top Turkish officials over Ankara’s detainment of an American pastor.

    By Alex Ward

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