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 …
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 …
Sudan's new frontier: How RSF control of El-Fasher reshapes the …
Nov 6, 2025 · Sudan's new frontier: How RSF control of El-Fasher reshapes the state The fall of El-Fasher signals the end of Sudan's centralized governance and the rise of a militarized …
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 …
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, …
Pakistan’s Taliban project backfires as India reopens Kabul channel
Oct 14, 2025 · Afghan affairs journalist Sana Ullah explains to The Cradle that before the Taliban seized Kabul in 2021, the region already hosted active militant networks, including RAW, …
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, …
Return of the Ikhwan: Erdogan reboots the Muslim Brotherhood in …
Apr 24, 2025 · A well-informed Jordanian source told The Cradle, "The Brotherhood movement in Jordan is very strong, given that a large portion of Jordanian society is of Palestinian origin …