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
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‘Blue Homeland’ architect warns: NATO has failed, and the EU …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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Extremist groups carry out revenge, sectarian killings in HTS ...
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In Trump’s second term, the MAGA vs neocons battle heats up
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Will the Saudi–Emirati rift redraw alliances in the Persian Gulf?
5 days ago · Speaking to The Cradle, Saudi scholar Fouad Ibrahim believes that talk of a Saudi–Qatari rapprochement designed to counter Emirati influence is still premature, …