Antonio Guterres: Geopolitical divisions have paralyzed the UN Security Council
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized that the state of the world is worsening due to escalating wars and global divisions.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that geopolitical divisions have rendered the Security Council dysfunctional and that conflicts are dragging the world into a worse state.
The State of the World is Worsening
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the state of the world is steadily worsening due to escalating and increasingly complex wars.
Security Council Paralyzed
Stating that growing geopolitical divisions have paralyzed the United Nations Security Council, Guterres noted that this situation leaves the most vulnerable segments in a difficult position.
Role of Superpowers and Impunity
He said that the involvement of Council member superpowers in conflicts leads to violations of international law and creates an atmosphere of impunity that emboldens middle powers.
Impacts of Global Crises
He emphasized that the Russia-Ukraine war and other conflicts directly impact people through access to food, rising fuel prices, and global inflation.
End of Term and Candidates
While the term of Guterres, who has been in office since 2017, expires at the end of the year, potential candidates to succeed him include Rafael Grossi, Macky Sall, and Maria Fernanda Espinosa.