Ghassan Charbel

Ghassan Charbel
Editor-in-Chief of Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper
Arab World Salem al-Jomaili during his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat Editor-in-Chief Ghassan Charbel.

Jomaili to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iraqi Intelligence Suggested Khomeini’s Assassination in Najaf but Saddam Refused

Is it true that Saddam Hussein saved Khomeini’s life when he rejected a suggestion to assassinate him while he was staying in al-Najaf? What about the tale of…

Ghassan Charbel
Arab World Witness Tells Asharq Al-Awsat about Meeting Saddam Twice during US Occupation

Witness Tells Asharq Al-Awsat about Meeting Saddam Twice during US Occupation

A retired Iraqi, who had a working relationship and friendship with former President Saddam Hussein, revealed on the anniversary of the 2003 battle of Baghdad…

Ghassan Charbel (London)
Interviews Barzani to Asharq Al-Awsat: At Secret Meeting, Americans Informed us of Decision to Oust Saddam

Barzani to Asharq Al-Awsat: At Secret Meeting, Americans Informed us of Decision to Oust Saddam

Saddam Hussein’s shadow often looms large over my meetings with Masoud Barzani. My career has allowed me to follow the thrilling and painful tales of both…

Ghassan Charbel (Erbil)
Features Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein gestures during his trial in Baghdad, Iraq, Jan. 29, 2006. (AP)

The Day Saddam Hussein’s Corpse Was Laid in Front of Maliki’s Home 

Friday marked the 16th anniversary of the execution of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.  The death sentence did not come as a shock. But the events that…

Ghassan Charbel (London)
Interviews Iraq PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Destined to Rid Ourselves of Foreign Hegemony

Iraq PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Destined to Rid Ourselves of Foreign Hegemony

Baghdad is preparing to welcome on Friday Pope Francis I, who will be embarking on a historic visit that underlines “coexistence and tolerance” and highlights…

Ghassan Charbel (London)
Interviews Maurer to Asharq Al-Awsat: Switzerland Ready to Strengthen Relations With Saudi Arabia

Maurer to Asharq Al-Awsat: Switzerland Ready to Strengthen Relations With Saudi Arabia

In the next two days, Swiss President Ueli Maurer will tour the Gulf region, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Talks are expected to focus…

Ghassan Charbel (London)
Interviews Abe to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Plays Crucial Role in Middle East Peace

Abe to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Plays Crucial Role in Middle East Peace

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stressed that Saudi Arabia plays a crucial role in peace and stability in the region and Tokyo supports the internal reform…

Ghassan Charbel (Tokyo)
Interviews Mohammed bin Salman to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Don’t Want War but We Won’t Hesitate in Dealing with Any Threat

Mohammed bin Salman to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Don’t Want War but We Won’t Hesitate in Dealing with Any Threat

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, said that Saudi Arabia does not want a war in the region, but stressed that it…

Ghassan Charbel (Jeddah)