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 …
Empire of gold: The UAE’s expanding grip on Africa’s mineral wealth
Nov 21, 2025 · This trade, rooted in state collapse and empowered by armed groups, now binds the Persian Gulf to some of Africa’s most fragile fronts. Mawadda Iskandar NOV 21, 2025 …
Empire repurposed: Washington’s final frontier is Venezuela
Nov 11, 2025 · As International Advisor for the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Fadi Lama, wrote in The Cradle in 2022: “In view of the growing global …
‘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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …