This is a transcript of a meeting between Saddam and Yasir Arafat in early 1991. They discuss the military and diplomatic confrontation between Iraq and the United States. Saddam discusses the balance of power following the Cold War, as well as U.S. Support for Israel. He argues that the United States will certainly attack Iraq, but it will be defeated. He discusses the need for Arab allies.

This audio file contains a meeting between Saddam and his cabinet regarding the Iran-Iraq War. Saddam discusses the resolutions of the Security Council, the position of various Arab states, the role of chemical weapons and other subjects. The attack on the USS Stark is also discussed.

This audio file contains: A meeting between Saddam Hussein and other high ranking personnel.  They discussed the U.S.‐Israel relationship and Yasser Arafat's peace initiative; the 1967 war with Israel; the roles of NATO and the Warsaw Pact; America's oil needs; Jewish immigration to Israel; the end of the Cold War and the international system; the 1956 war against Egypt; a comparison between Iraqi and Israeli military capabilities.

Kohl and King Hussein look into the situation in the Middle East and in Northern Africa. They focus on on the situation in the individual countries of the Middle East, the perspectives of the peace process in the region and the bilateral relationship between Germany and Jordan.

Kohl and Mubarak discuss the recent bomb attack in Cairo and the question of the assassins. Upon Kohl's question, Mubarak rejects the idea that Libya and Gaddafi could be behind it. Rather, Mubarak suggests the changes in Gaddafi’s position and the latter's concern about fundamentalist terror in Libya. Mubarak thinks Iran was behind the terror attack in Cairo.

Kohl and Peres examine the state of the Middle East peace process and chances for closer cooperation between Israel and the European Community.

Kohl and Rabin discuss the situation in the Near and Middle East and the changed in Syria's position toward Israel after the demise of the Soviet Union. Rabin expresses concern about the continued arms race in the region and Syria's purchases of Scud missiles from Russia and Slovakia. He also reiterates Iraq's continued capability to go nuclear within 5 to 6 years despite international arms control inspections. Last but not least, Kohl and Rabin discuss the situation in Iran and Kohl's contacts with President Rafsandjani.

Kohl and Mubarak discuss the overall situation in the Midle East after the Gulf War. Mubarak shares his insights examining the positions and competing interests of Israel, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Saudi Arabia.

In a letter to Secretary of State Schultz, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Abe describes his visits with various countries in the Middle East after the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with Dialogue Partners. He discusses the Iran-Iraq conflict, the American hostages held in Lebanon, and the general issue of peace in the Middle East.

Memo about Yasser Arafat's meeting with Palestinian students.