UN Begins Search for New Secretary-General Amid Wars and Financial Crisis

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The United Nations has formally launched the process to select a new Secretary-General, with the search gaining momentum after beginning in November 2025. The UN Security Council plays a central role, as it must put forward a candidate for approval by the General Assembly. The incoming chief will inherit a deeply challenging global landscape marked by ongoing armed conflicts and sharp geopolitical divisions among member states. Adding to the difficulty, the organisation is also grappling with a significant financial shortfall that threatens its operational capacity.

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