The US has opened its largest consulate in Erbil, reinforcing ties with the Kurdistan Region while signaling long-term strategic, economic, and diplomatic commitment amid regional instability.
The Beiruter
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Iraq - Hezbollah - Houthis - Iraqi asset freeze - Middle East geopoliticsIraq acts boldly before retreating
Iraq briefly listed Hezbollah and the Houthis as terrorist groups before correcting the error, highlighting the country’s delicate balancing act between US and Iranian interests and internal governance challenges.
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Ivonne Abdel Baki - female UN candidate - peace negotiation - Lebanese diplomat - UN Secretary-General candidateA Lebanese woman as next UN Secretary-General?
Ivonne Abdel Baki’s international career and peace-building expertise highlight her potential UN Secretary-General candidacy.
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