Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for UN Chief
The Security Council has held a fourth straw poll on candidates to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres, sharpening the contest as diplomats weigh regional balance, gender, and geopolitical acceptability. Early reporting suggests Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her standing after an active lobbying push during the UN General Assembly, while the field remains fluid and politically sensitive.
