The UN's High Stakes Game of Thrones: Who Will Be Next in Line for the Top Job? The United Nations Security Council has begun its process to select a new secretary general, with Antonio Guterres set to step down.
This is no ordinary election – the world's top diplomats will engage in a delicate dance of compromise and coalition building that could have far reaching implications for global governance.
The next UN chief must secure the support of the Security Council's five permanent members (the US, UK, France, China, and Russia) and avoid a veto.