Who will be the next Secretary General of the United Nations?
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23m
42s
Podcast with Loïc Simonet
May 2026
The designation of a new UNSG, and Antonio Guterres's successor, comes at a pivotal moment for the United Nations. The person who will be selected will be more than the face of the institution. The choice will send a powerful message about multilateralism, which is under unprecedented political and financial pressure. The next SG will be entrusted not only with navigating these challenges, but also with advancing essential reforms to ensure the UN is fit for the future. The UN needs a SG who can provide, strong, principled and effective leadership across all dimensions...
