ANALYSIS

Analysis

The terrorism pretext: US-ISIS-Kurdish nexus preserves occupation of Syria

It's getting harder to ignore. The persistent ISIS presence in the Syrian desert only serves US aims to continue its military occupation and support for Kurdish separatism.

By The Cradle's Syria Correspondent Feb 03, 2023

Iraq’s Silk Road: Port and canal project set to transform Baghdad’s geopolitical clout

Iraq’s two ambitious trade corridor projects present an opportunity for a beleaguered Baghdad to enhance its geopolitical status and establish economic independence.

By Mohamad Hasan Sweidan Jan 31, 2023

Iran FM’s trip to Syria was to address ‘misunderstandings’

The recent visit of Iran's FM to Damascus was not ordinary. One of its main goals was to address a problem that had emerged between the two countries after the Turkish-Syrian meeting in Moscow.

By Rania Berro Jan 26, 2023

Analysis

Dead on arrival: The west’s B3W initiative to rival China’s BRI

While Washington is focused on establishing rival 'global' ...

By F.M. Shakil

Analysis

The US holds Iraq hostage with the dollar

Since 2003, Iraq is required to send all its oil revenues ...

By Zaher Mousa

Analysis

To ‘defeat’ terrorism, Pakistan must counter its entrenched ideology

Part of the solution to Pakistan’s decades-long struggle ...