Abdul Halim Khaddam

In the final of a three-part series, Syria's late former Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam reveals that Bashar al-Assad's brother Maher misled Rafic Hariri before his assassination.

In Part 2 of a three-part series, Syria's former Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam recalls a stormy meeting between the Syrian and Lebanese leaders just months before Hariri was killed

In Part 1 of a three-part series, Al Majalla presents exclusive excerpts from the memoirs of the late Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam, including how he helped replace one Assad with another.

Joe Biden, Chuck Hagel, and Colin Powell debated with Bashar al-Assad on their intent to get rid of Saddam. In part 5 of a seven-part series, Al Majalla reveals what was discussed for the first time.

Before it invaded Iraq in 2003, the US was trying to reassure Iran that it would not be targeted next. In part 3 of a 7-part series, Al Majalla publishes private discussions held in Damascus.

The Kurdish leader was party to secret talks with the Americans in the run-up to the US invasion of Iraq. In part 2 of a 7-part series, Al Majalla reveals for the first time what he told the Syrians.

Al Majalla reveals the last communications between Khaddam and Hafez al-Assad before he passed away and also the unheeded advice he gave to Bashar al-Assad after becoming Syrian president.

After decades shrouded in mystery, Al Majalla reveals a watershed moment in the history of relations between Ankara and Damascus

Abdul Halim Khaddam died in his Parisian home fifteen years after fleeing Syria and defecting from the Assad regime. Khaddam played a significant role in ensuring the transition of power from Hafiz…