Public scrutiny begins Tuesday in the race for the next U.N. Secretary-General as Michelle Bachelet and Rafael Grossi face the first day of General Assembly interactive dialogues, with ATN News previewing the stakes, contrasts and questions surrounding both candidates.

The United Nations has scheduled interactive dialogues for the four declared Secretary-General candidates at UN Headquarters in New York, moving the race from quiet lobbying into a more public and closely watched phase.

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The race for the next UN Secretary-General has begun, but speeches and vision statements rarely decide the outcome. Behind the scenes, Security Council veto power, regional politics and quiet diplomatic arithmetic are already shaping the contest.

The race for the next UN Secretary-General has begun, marking a pivotal test of the UN’s credibility. With rising geopolitical tensions and calls for transparency, the selection process will shape the organization’s future and reveal whether member states are ready for modern, accountable leadership.