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The United Nations Security Council conducted the fourth round of straw polls to select a successor for Secretary-General António Guterres, according to the announcement by the September UN Security Council president.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the straw polls are part of a lengthy and complex process to appoint a new Secretary-General of the United Nations. In the broader context, this process impacts the governance of the international organization and its role in resolving global conflicts.
