Comments on: Ban slips but holds, Vike Freiberga pushes into third http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164 UNSG.org provides news and commentary on the selection process of the next United Nations Secretary General, including information on potential candidates and governments' positions. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:08:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: areopagus http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164#comment-505 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:38:49 +0000 http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164#comment-505 It's time that Surakiart withdrew to allow ASEAN to choose from among a number of stronger candidates that could enter the fray. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Southeast Asia to raise its global profile and should not be missed. But if ASEAN sticks by Surakiart, then Ban could run away with a fait accompli by early next week. ASEAN has to act this weekend. What the UNSG needs is a strong, independent candidate with stature from ASEAN, the honest broker region, and a proven bridge builder who can bring different cultures together, particularly at this time when a clash of civilizations is brewing. It’s time that Surakiart withdrew to allow ASEAN to choose from among a number of stronger candidates that could enter the fray. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Southeast Asia to raise its global profile and should not be missed. But if ASEAN sticks by Surakiart, then Ban could run away with a fait accompli by early next week. ASEAN has to act this weekend. What the UNSG needs is a strong, independent candidate with stature from ASEAN, the honest broker region, and a proven bridge builder who can bring different cultures together, particularly at this time when a clash of civilizations is brewing.

]]> by: concerned_earthling http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164#comment-503 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:09:28 +0000 http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164#comment-503 The allegations on vote-buying should be investigated by A UN body and a clean chit should be given before the appointment of UNSG. The allegations on vote-buying should be investigated by A UN body and a clean chit should be given before the appointment of UNSG.

]]> by: Left Flank - Post details: Is Ban Still Favored? http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164#comment-502 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 13:59:18 +0000 http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164#comment-502 [...] According to The Economist and the UNSG’s own blog, the ROK’s Ban Ki-moon is facing some last minute competition in his drive to be the UN’s next secretary-general. It seems Britain, and possibly the US, are having second thoughts. The only factors favoring Ban’s candidacy now are exhaustion and the consensus view, that the next UN chief should be from an Asian country. [...] […] According to The Economist and the UNSG’s own blog, the ROK’s Ban Ki-moon is facing some last minute competition in his drive to be the UN’s next secretary-general. It seems Britain, and possibly the US, are having second thoughts. The only factors favoring Ban’s candidacy now are exhaustion and the consensus view, that the next UN chief should be from an Asian country. […]

]]> by: Who will be the next UNSG? « JAYANTHA DHANAPALA http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164#comment-500 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 05:01:47 +0000 http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164#comment-500 [...] Chapter 15 says: UNSG has the results. We will compare with the results of the 2nd round. Some observations [...] […] Chapter 15 says: UNSG has the results. We will compare with the results of the 2nd round. Some observations […]

]]> by: Peter http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164#comment-499 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 23:51:47 +0000 http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164#comment-499 Now the real race begins. Ban is still in with a chance, but his additional discourage (was it Britain??) is a clear signal other candidates are wanted. It is no coincidence all the others fell below the '9 votes' hurdle - they can either reitre now gracefully, or petulantly persist, but they are definitavely out of the race. The interesting question is whether other candidates will decare before Monday or not. Perhaps they will hold off hoping Ban will be red-carded on Monday, throwing things wide open - but that is a risk as Ban might get no red cards and be SG-elect come Monday afternoon, with unstoppable momentum. Personally, my bet is on Goh Chok Tong declaring soon and romping home (I can't help but note the speculation Ban's only negative vote last time round was from Qatar, and surprise surprise who has been negotiating the new close relationship between Singapore and Qatar). You heard it here first.... Now the real race begins. Ban is still in with a chance, but his additional discourage (was it Britain??) is a clear signal other candidates are wanted. It is no coincidence all the others fell below the ‘9 votes’ hurdle - they can either reitre now gracefully, or petulantly persist, but they are definitavely out of the race. The interesting question is whether other candidates will decare before Monday or not. Perhaps they will hold off hoping Ban will be red-carded on Monday, throwing things wide open - but that is a risk as Ban might get no red cards and be SG-elect come Monday afternoon, with unstoppable momentum. Personally, my bet is on Goh Chok Tong declaring soon and romping home (I can’t help but note the speculation Ban’s only negative vote last time round was from Qatar, and surprise surprise who has been negotiating the new close relationship between Singapore and Qatar).

You heard it here first….

]]> by: Thoughts on Straw Poll Results « Chapter15 http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164#comment-498 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 23:49:02 +0000 http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/164#comment-498 [...] UNSG has the results. We will compare with the results of the 2nd round. Some observations [...] […] UNSG has the results. We will compare with the results of the 2nd round. Some observations […]

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