UN secretary-general race: What it takes to be the world’s top diplomat

UN secretary-general race: What it takes to be the world’s top diplomat Submitted by Sondos Asem on Mon, 07/20/2026 - 12:27 The organisation is about to get a new leader as it comes under renewed criticism from the US and Israel The UN will decide on a new secretary-general to replace Antonio Guterres, pictured here at UN HQ in New York in September 2024 (AFP) On They command no army, run no country and cannot force a government to take action - but the role of secretary-general of the United Nations is still one o