The relationship between Chalabi and Allawi had been described as alternating between rivals and allies .
Former minister of trade Ali Allawi is Chalabi 's sister 's son as well as Ayad Allawi 's cousin .
The relationship between Chalabi and Ayad Allawi had been described as alternating between rivals and allies .
Former minister of trade Ali Allawi is Chalabi 's sister 's son as well as Ayad Allawi 's cousin .