Ghassan Charbel

Ghassan Charbel
Editor-in-Chief of Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper
Interviews Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani during the interview with Asharq Al-Awsat's editor-in-chief

Sudani to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iran Is Serious About a Deal with America

In an exclusive interview, Iraq’s prime minister reveals behind-the-scenes mediation efforts, warns of regional instability, and insists that no foreign power controls Baghdad’s decisions.

Ghassan Charbel (Baghdad)
Arab World Iraqi sheikhs participate in a solidarity demonstration with Iran on a road leading to the Green Zone, where the US Embassy is located in Baghdad (AP). 

How Did Iraq Survive ‘Existential Threat More Dangerous than ISIS’?

Diplomatic sources in Baghdad revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that Iraqi authorities were deeply concerned about sliding into the Israeli-Iranian war, which they…

Ghassan Charbel (Baghdad)
Features Arafat welcomes Amr Moussa in 1993. AFP file photo

Amr Moussa: Arafat Was Wily, Obsessed with Escaping Patronage

In the final episode of his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, former Egyptian Foreign Minister and ex-Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa reflected on his…

Ghassan Charbel (London)
Features Hosni Mubarak was able to manage the difficult relationship with Moammar al-Gaddafi. (AFP)

Amr Moussa to Asharq Al-Awsat: Gaddafi Initially Treated Me as an American Spy, Then Things Changed

In the third installment of his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, former Egyptian Foreign Minister and ex-Secretary-General of the Arab League Amr Moussa…

Ghassan Charbel (Cairo)
Features Hosni Mubarak and Amr Moussa during a summit in Cairo in 2000. AFP file photo

Amr Moussa to Asharq Al-Awsat: Mubarak Was a Patriot

Former Secretary-General of the Arab League Amr Moussa told Asharq Al-Awsat that the first ten years of the current century were disastrous in Egypt. Hosni…

Ghassan Charbel (Cairo)
Interviews Amr Moussa speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat Editor-in-Chief Ghassan Charbel (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Amr Moussa: I Lost Faith in Nasser on June 5, 1967

Some politicians fade into isolation after losing the blessing of powerbrokers and surrendering their office keys. A rare few retain their presence and shine,…

Ghassan Charbel (Cairo)
Features Gemayel maintained good relations with Saudi leaders from the era of King Faisal to that of King Salman. (Courtesy of Amine Gemayel)

Amine Gemayel to Asharq Al-Awsat: At Saddam’s Request, I Tried to Prevent the American War on Iraq 

Lebanese former President Amine Gemayel’s term (1982–1988) was difficult and turbulent. The Lebanese people were divided, and regional and international…

Ghassan Charbel (Beirut)
Features Relations between Gemayel and Khaddam were highly tense (Getty)

Gemayel to Asharq Al-Awsat: Khaddam was Assad’s Stick to Apply Pressure

Late Syrian President Hafez al-Assad was a masterful negotiator, fiercely protective of his image and reputation. He was known for exhausting his guests with…

Ghassan Charbel (Beirut )