New UN Secretary-General Brings Humanitarian Experience, But Will It Matter? 5 Things to Watch

Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, during the press conference after his visit to Burkina Faso to review the Mali refugee operation and to draw international attention to the neglected West African refugee crisis. They will also respond to queries on other crises such as South Sudan and Syria. 3 August 2012. Photo by Jean-Marc Ferré

Over the next few days, many smart people will opine on the prospects for success of António Guterres, the man (yes, surprise, another man) nominated by the United Nations Security Council to be the next UN secretary-general.Given the ongoing global refugee crisis, persistent conflict, and the looming threat of more climate-related disasters, many will call … Continue reading New UN Secretary-General Brings Humanitarian Experience, But Will It Matter? 5 Things to Watch