Secretary-General hopefuls make their case in televised ‘interactive dialogues’ By Conor Lennon 21 April 2026 UN Affairs The four candidates so far in the running to be the next UN Secretary-General will each have the chance to show why they are the best choice during a series of “interactive dialogues” taking place at UN Headquarters in New York this week. From 1 January 2027, there will be a new person in charge on the 38 th floor of UN Headquarters: after 10 years, having completed the maximum two mandates, António Guterres is stepping down. His successor will not only have to navigate profound political and financial challenges but will also be tasked with advancing essential reforms to ensure the United Nations is fit for the future – at a time when the UN and international law are under direct attack.…