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
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 do not …
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 …
Empire of gold: The UAE’s expanding grip on Africa’s mineral wealth
Nov 21, 2025 · The Cradle needs to become completely reader funded by December 2026 – and we need only 5,000 Patrons to reach that goal. If you believe in media that can't be bought, prove it.
EXCLUSIVE: Russia to re-establish nine military positions in Syria's ...
Nov 19, 2025 · According to information obtained by The Cradle, the Russian command has decided to redeploy its forces to nine military positions in southern Syria, mainly in the Quneitra and Deraa …
‘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 …
SWIFT’s decline: How global powers are escaping the dollar trap
May 1, 2025 · The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of The Cradle. SWIFT US US dollar Global economy Western sanctions Donald Trump US foreign policy Iran Russia Israel …
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 Carlson …
Shadow armies: UAE’s covert wars in Sudan, Yemen, and Gaza
Aug 19, 2025 · The Cradle needs to become completely reader funded by December 2026 – and we need only 5,000 Patrons to reach that goal. If you believe in media that can't be bought, prove it.