Choosing the Next UN Secretary-General: The Threat of Veto or Veto Itself Must Not Silence the World By Anwarul K. Chowdhury Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Choosing the Next UN Secretary-General: The Threat of Veto or Veto Itself Must Not Silence the World By Anwarul K. Chowdhury NEW YORK, Oct 27 2026 (IPS) - The selection of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations has reached a critical juncture. It raises fundamental questions about fairness, transparency, regional balance, and the democratic legitimacy of the world’s most universal organization. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/choosing-the-next-un-secretary-general-the-threat-of-veto-or-veto-itself-must-not-silence-the-world/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -