The Cradle
The Cradle is an online news magazine covering the geopolitics of West Asia from within the region.
EXCLUSIVE: US makes failed bid for Iran to allow 'symbolic ... - The …
Apr 16, 2024 · An Iranian military security official has revealed exclusively to The Cradle that the US contacted the Islamic Republic, asking the nation to allow Israel "a symbolic strike to save …
The BRICS weigh in on Palestine - The Cradle
Jun 15, 2024 · But for all their lofty ideals and sacred belief in the UN, the BRICS still have not come up with a solid, practical strategy to fight the horror. The views expressed in this article …
‘Blue Homeland’ architect warns: NATO has failed, and the EU …
Apr 11, 2025 · In this wide-ranging interview with The Cradle, Gurdeniz examines the realignment of global power, the failures of neocon policy in West Asia, the economic collapse of the US …
Axis of Resistance: from Donbass to Gaza - The Cradle
Feb 16, 2024 · The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of The Cradle. Donbass Axis of Resistance Ukraine Russia Gaza Palestine Israel USA Multipolarity Tucker …
Shadow armies: UAE’s covert wars in Sudan, Yemen, and Gaza
Aug 19, 2025 · Shadow armies: UAE’s covert wars in Sudan, Yemen, and Gaza Abu Dhabi’s global mercenary network deploys foreign fighters to crush dissent, pursue expansionist …
Joint Chinese–Pakistani military ops to wipe out terror?
Nov 26, 2024 · Dr Ghulam Ali, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Research Center for Asian Studies, tells The Cradle: "Stability is of greater significance to China than political systems, …
Israeli army admits civilians make up 80 percent of those killed in ...
May 14, 2025 · Israeli army admits civilians make up 80 percent of those killed in Gaza since March Israel privately relies on the Palestinian Health Ministry's figures for the total death toll, …
Who is looting Yemen's oil, and where does it all go? - The Cradle
Jun 3, 2023 · Local sources from Hadhramaut confirm to The Cradle that following the attacks, the oil theft declined but did not cease. According to Ekad and Ansarallah, the majority of ships …
Syria's Druze: Caught between old loyalties and new threats
Mar 3, 2025 · Speaking to The Cradle, Syrian journalist Sarkis Kassargian identifies three key Druze factions: The first is Maher Sharaf al-Din’s faction, which enjoys backing from certain …