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National security reporter at @wsj. Author, THE INTERNATIONALISTS. Alum, @politico. Signal: AlexWardWSJ.83

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Trump, Xi Hail Reset After Summit

Choreographed visit masks differences, as both sides seek to stabilize relations

View Front PageWall Street Journal • MAY 16, 2026

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Iran Seeks Deal to Ease Pain In Economy, Deny Trump a Win

Twin imperatives appear to keep talks with U.S. alive after overnight skirmishes

With:Summer Said,Benoit Faucon
WS
Wall Street Journal•MAY 27, 2026
Analysis of Iran's diplomatic strategy to secure economic relief while attempting to prevent the US administration from claiming a political victory.
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Trump, Xi Hail Reset After Summit

Choreographed visit masks differences, as both sides seek to stabilize relations

With:Annie Linskey,Brian Spegele
WS
Wall Street Journal•MAY 16, 2026•Lead Story
The paper focuses on the financial strategy of the Republican party, highlighting their reliance on well-funded allies to counter polling deficits and public opinion challenges ahead of the midterms.
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Xi Gives Trump Warning on Taiwan

Remark about peril of a ‘clash’ highlights tensions despite leaders’ cordial talks

With:Annie Linskey,Brian Spegele
WS
Wall Street Journal•MAY 15, 2026•Lead Story
The paper presents the geopolitical friction straightforwardly, balancing the severity of Xi's warning regarding Taiwan with the visibly cordial nature of the summit.
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Trump, Xi Vie for Wins at Summit

With:Annie Linskey
WS
Wall Street Journal•MAY 13, 2026
Focuses on the strategic maneuvering between the US and Chinese leaders during a high-stakes diplomatic meeting.
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Iran War Is Casting Shadow On China Summit

As Trump prepares to meet with Xi, he is eager to move on from Mideast conflict

With:Annie Linskey,Gavin Bade
WS
Wall Street Journal•MAY 11, 2026
Highlights geopolitical friction, focusing on how a Middle Eastern conflict is complicating U.S. diplomatic priorities with China.
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Iran, U.S. Working On Talks To End Fighting

Trump says Tehran agrees not to have nuclear weapon, but threatens new strike

With:Summer Said,Benoit Faucon
WS
Wall Street Journal•MAY 7, 2026
Provides a straightforward diplomatic update on efforts to negotiate a ceasefire.
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Hegseth Keeps Trump’s Support Amid Strife, Firings at Pentagon

Navy secretary seen as slow on agenda; a last-ditch plea to pal in Oval Office failed

With:Josh Dawsey,Lara Seligman
WS
Wall Street Journal•APR 24, 2026•Lead Story
Presents the military operation as a straightforward geopolitical enforcement action. The focus is on the mechanics of the seizure and its implications for international sanctions.
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President Scraps China Playbook

White House walks back previous aggressive approach

With:Gavin Bade
WS
Wall Street Journal•APR 11, 2026
Details a shift in US defense strategy regarding China, observing the dropping of previous aggressive phrasing for a more conciliatory tone.
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Israel To Begin Direct Talks With Lebanon

Trump says he told Israel’s leader to ease attacks, citing threat to Iranian cease-fire

With:Alex Leary,Omar Abdel-Baqui
WS
Wall Street Journal•APR 10, 2026
Highlights US pressure and direct diplomatic engagement amidst ongoing military action.
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Trump Backs Off Threat to Level Iran

President says at 11th hour he agreed to a two-week cease-fire after warning 'a whole civilization will die tonight'

With:Summer Said
WS
Wall Street Journal•APR 8, 2026•Lead Story
The paper frames the story as a sudden diplomatic pivot, focusing on the abruptness of the decision and contrasting the extreme nature of the preceding threat with the resulting temporary de-escalation.
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Hopes Fade for Iran Deal Ahead of Deadline

Trump vowed to bomb bridges, power plants if Hormuz stays shut

With:Summer Said,Robbie Gramer
WS
Wall Street Journal•APR 7, 2026•Lead Story
The paper reports on the deteriorating diplomatic situation with a focus on specific strategic threats and deadlines, maintaining a factual recounting of escalating ultimatums.
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Force, Deception Were Crucial To U.S. Airman’s Rescue in Iran

High-risk mission occurred as hostile forces closed in on the injured aviator

With:Shelby Holliday,Vera Bergengruen
WS
Wall Street Journal•APR 6, 2026•Lead Story
The paper frames the event as a complex operational achievement, focusing on the tactical mechanics of the rescue rather than sensationalising the geopolitical danger.
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Trump Weighs Pulling U.S. Out Of NATO

Iran war tensions threaten to break up alliance that has long been a bulwark

With:Robbie Gramer
WS
Wall Street Journal•APR 2, 2026

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Alexander Ward in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.