https://www.scmp.com/rss/322975/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com We all have an interest in making sure the job of secretary general of the United Nations goes to the best possible person. This means a secretary general who is both truly independent and can work effectively with the big powers on a basis of mutual respect. For this reason, we believe she, or he, should only serve one term of seven years, so that the bold leadership we seek is not inhibited by a desire for re-election to a second five-year term, as has been the case hitherto. A golden chance... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1988409/un-reforms-are-vital-starting-credible-selection-its-next?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1988409/un-reforms-are-vital-starting-credible-selection-its-next?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:04:14 +0000