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Council on Foreign Relations

7 October 2026

Who Will Be the Next UN Secretary-General?

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Seven candidates are vying to succeed António Guterres as the United Nations’ tenth leader since 1946. Who are they, how are they selected, and what challenges will they face in the role?

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