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UN Seeks New Leader as Major Powers Pursue Independent Agendas
World leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly to select António Guterres’s successor, whose term ends on December 31. Experts like former D66 leader Sigrid Kaag and UN expert Mark Goldberg argue that the organization’s relevance has declined due to geopolitical tensions among permanent Security Council members Russia, China, and the United States. The new secretary-general faces significant challenges, including a financial deficit and the need to balance major power interests without alienating them. Candidates are expected from Latin America or the Caribbean, with calls for a female leader after 80 years of male leadership. The selection process involves informal Security Council votes followed by a formal General Assembly vote, with the next leader scheduled to start on January 1, 2027.
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