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 Cradle
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 face” …
The BRICS weigh in on Palestine - The Cradle
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Sheikh Ghazal Ghazal: Symbolic meetings will not decide Syria’s fate
Dec 26, 2025 · As Syria’s post-Assad order hardens into a new form of centralized authority, Alawite leader Sheikh Ghazal Ghazal tells The Cradle why popular legitimacy, federalism, and international …
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 Arab states but …
Trump’s Gaza plan: A foreign force to finish the job
Dec 23, 2025 · Pakistan supports efforts to stabilize Gaza, but any decisions about foreign involvement will be in line with its policy, he added. Dr Ali tells The Cradle that he believes that the Pakistani …
Israeli army admits civilians make up 80 percent of those killed in ...
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US commandos raided cargo ship travelling from China to Iran, stole ...
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Russia steps in to demand Washington end attempts to hijack …
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‘Blue Homeland’ architect warns: NATO has failed, and the EU wants ...
Apr 11, 2025 · The Cradle: In this context, Turkiye is being re-emphasised as the power with NATO's second-largest army. Ankara's EU route is being revitalised, and it wants to be more active in …