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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Sheikh Ghazal Ghazal: Symbolic meetings will not decide Syria’s fate
4 days ago · 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 …
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 …
US officials pitch $112bn plan to rebuild Gaza as 'high tech …
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Israeli army admits civilians make up 80 percent of those killed in ...
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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 …
Empire repurposed: Washington’s final frontier is Venezuela
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AfD: “The German government is trying to create the conditions …
Dec 16, 2025 · In this exclusive interview with The Cradle, Chrupalla speaks out on the failures of the Ukraine and Gaza wars, the militarization of Europe, and why he believes Germany must …