Making the UN great again

The UN is choosing a new secretary-general at a time when it’s struggling to remain relevant. Sidelined in the wars in Ukraine, Sudan and the Middle East, and facing a severe funding crisis, the organisation is under growing pressure. This week, guest host Alec Russell (ft.com/alec-russell) speaks to Thant Myint-U, a former UN official, author and the grandson of former UN secretary-general U Thant, about the challenges its new leader will face. Clip: AP Archive

Free links to read more on this topic:
António Guterres on the future of the UN (ft.com/content/4c3786ea-539c-4b09-99c5-f3b1591…)
Superpowers are discovering their limits, says UN chief (ft.com/content/5d54c148-861e-45f3-b867-821705c…)
The new world order? Every man for himself (ft.com/content/2e51b70d-fc3c-4bd5-be08-9c4dd46…)
Wanted: a leader to rescue the UN (ft.com/content/8349e039-a02c-4586-92d8-7f95d3f…)
Nuclear watchdog chief pitches ‘leaner’ UN in secretary-general bid (ft.com/content/1ec145cd-ab31-444e-ade3-8251bc7…)

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Presented by Alec Russell. Produced by Clare Williamson. Sound design is by Breen Turner.

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