Tehran, Iran - It's difficult to say what candidate Washington should back. Its whims are nearly impossible to forecast. But it is clear that it's Asia's turn at the helm.
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I enjoyed reading this article. However I am not quite familiar with the election process, so I do not know who suggested those candidates.
Personnaly I would suggest Hillary Clinton for this position. I strongly believe that she would add more value at this position rather than challenging in US political arena.
October 4, 2006 7:50 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on October 4, 2006 07:50
It is absurd that the Veto Five can derail the choice of a UN Sec. General. It must be a matter for the General Assembly.
October 4, 2006 4:52 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on October 4, 2006 04:52
The writer has a unique talent to see thru the veil of cheap politics. Well done!
October 4, 2006 2:36 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on October 4, 2006 02:36
A great dissection of world politics that should excite the sensibilities of any cynic. It is interesting to see that most of the writers on this subject in PostGlobal, seem to readily acknowledge the terrible state of the UN, the quid pro quo politics of its key members, ie., US, UK, etc., and so the choice in UN Secy Gen. is not really a question of "who's worth it?", but "who'll serve whose purposes?"
Does this signal the beginning of the end of the UN?
October 3, 2006 12:45 PM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on October 3, 2006 12:45
Well said....is this going to be about an election on fair terms, or choosing a lap dog for the whims of Uncle Sam ...and ignore real problems such as HIV, global warming, Africa, Darfur, etc.
October 3, 2006 7:06 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on October 3, 2006 07:06