Russia warns ISIS fighters being transferred from Syria, Libya to Afghanistan

US forces repeatedly accused of providing aid to the terrorist group

Qatar, Bahrain set to resume flights

Prior to the suspension of flights in 2017, Doha and Manama launched up to 93 flights a week between the two states

From democrat to dictator to diplomat: Western media’s shifting narratives on Erdogan

Over 20 years of Erdogan's rule, the western media narrative has shifted from calling him a 'reformer' to labelling him a 'dictator.' Now, with the Turkish president's unexpected electoral comeback, western media's tone has softened yet again. 

Assad hails ‘historic opportunity’ for regional shift in Arab League speech

During his first speech at the Arab League, Bashar al-Assad condemned all foreign intervention in the region, and stressed the importance of joint Arab action in tackling crises

Over 4.5 million people killed in post 9/11 wars: Report

A blank-check legislation signed into law in 2001 has allowed the Pentagon to launch more than 40 military interventions in at least 22 countries without congressional approval

Russia, Iran, China aim to reboot Persian Gulf security

Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran seek to establish collective security in the Persian Gulf, run by littoral states and not western militaries. This will fundamentally shift the region out of the Atlanticist paradigm.

UAE top foreign employer of former US military leaders: Report

Former US military officials enjoy lucrative employment opportunities with many foreign countries, which helps drive wars and influence US policy

Turkiye, Romania sign $321m agreement for Bayraktar drones

The drones can fly for 27 hours at a speed of 220 kilometers per hour, at a height between 18,000 to 25,000 feet

Egyptian FM arrives in Ankara in push for normalization

Ankara and Cairo severed ties in 2013, downgrading relations to the level of charge d’affaires

Will Turkiye’s elections impact its place in a multipolar world?

An opposition victory in upcoming elections could 'westernize' Turkiye's foreign policy and disrupt Ankara's delicate balancing act in the new multipolar order.

Two decades later, US senate votes to abolish Iraq war authorization

Earlier this month the Senate voted against repealing the 2001 AUMF, which has been used to justify more than 40 military interventions in at least 22 countries

Multipolarity was triggered by the 2003 US invasion of Iraq

Twenty years after the unlawful and destabilizing US-led invasion of Iraq, Washington must face the ultimate consequence of that war: UNSC powers China and Russia laying the foundation for a genuine, UN Charter-based system of multipolarism. 

Turkish FM arrives in Egypt to discuss resumption of relations

The move to repair relations between Egypt and Turkiye comes amid a broader trend towards normalization between various West Asian countries

UAE preparing to negotiate with Ansarallah: Yemeni official

The official also confidently claimed that the war ‘has ended,’ and echoed earlier reports that a ceasefire extension will be announced soon

Yemen-Saudi truce may be renewed in ‘coming days’: Report

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said this week from Moscow that the Yemen truce agreement is Riyadh’s ‘priority’

Syrian quake triggers Arab debate on defying US sanctions

The recent earthquake in Syria has opened up opportunities for Arab states to reconcile with Syria. But will those with US leverage - like the UAE and Saudi Arabia - be willing to take the ultimate friendship test and bypass Washington's sanctions? 

UAE, Turkiye ink agreement boosting trade to $40bn over five years

Ankara and Abu Dhabi have been mending ties over the past year with several trade and weapons deals

Turkish elections: Can Erdogan maintain his grip on power?

The outcome of Turkiye’s upcoming vote could determine whether Ankara returns to a western-oriented foreign policy, or if Erdogan strengthens the country's autonomous direction.

Death toll of sunken Mediterranean migrant ship reaches 62

The migration crisis has intensified over the past decade, as many migrants flee not only poverty but also conflicts initiated by EU members Britain and France in cooperation with the United States

In a US-China confrontation, West Asia will bow out

A significant increase in geopolitical and economic ties with China has offered West Asian states an alternative to the US, which has traditionally been the region's security guarantor.

Why is Egypt’s Navy commanding a NATO-led coalition in the Red Sea?

In recent years Egypt has been developing and strengthening its navy in and around the Red Sea, but this is arguably part of a broader US strategy for the region.

US and Israel ‘biggest threats to security’ across Arab world: Arab Opinion Index

An overwhelming majority of Arab citizens say they oppose normalization with Israel, believing instead that the Palestinian cause concerns the entire region

Kuwait signs $370m agreement with Turkiye for Bayraktar drones

Bayraktar TB2 drones have an estimated cost of $5 million

Russia increases diesel shipments to Turkiye, Morocco ahead of EU ban

Europe still imports the main bulk of Russian diesel, filling tanks ahead of the deadline on 5 February

Europe’s gas emergency: A continent hostage to seller prices

Europe’s reliance on Russian gas imports has been upended by sanctions against Moscow. With few options for practical alternatives, the continent will remain energy-dependent and financially-vulnerable regardless of who it imports from.

Turkiye-Syria talks fuel jihadist relocation to Ukraine: Report

Soon after the start of the war in Ukraine, Syria’s extremist elements began to appear on the scene in significant numbers

Predictions for 2023? Annus horribilis with some surprising upsides

The Cradle's writers offer up their predictions for 2023. The common theme is massive global shifts, some good, some bad.

Large majority in Arab States reject recognition of Israel: Poll

The report found that 84 percent consider policies by Israel and the US a threat to stability and security in the region

Woman, Life, Freedom…and NATO

A superpower in decline still retains a vast appetite for irregular, proxy warfare to slow down the imminent multipolar order. Iran, Russia, China are its big targets and all tools will be employed.

Human rights coalition urges US Congress to repeal 2002 war authorization

37 rights organizations and anti war groups sent the letter to congressional leadership, urging a repeal of the 2002 AUMF