Earlier this month at Davos, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), sat down with CGTN Europe to lay out his vision as a candidate to succeed UN Director General António Guterres in 2027.
Grossi, 64, argues that the UN hasn't lost its diplomatic mojo—it's just not flexing that muscle right now. 'For an organization created 80 years ago to preserve international peace and security, inactivity is its real weakness,' he said, pointing to his IAEA experience mediating nuclear talks with Russia, Ukraine and Iran as proof that diplomacy still works.
Last year saw major shake-ups in global cooperation: the US withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement and the WHO, and suggestions even surfaced of replacing the UN's role entirely. For Grossi, the answer isn't sidelining the UN—it's restoring its active diplomacy, building trust among member states and getting everyone back to the negotiating table. 🤝
Think of it like patching up friendships before they fall apart—except on a global scale. Grossi believes that by revamping how the UN engages with conflicts and by using dedicated envoys, peace and security can be safeguarded more effectively.
With the next selection set for 2027, Grossi's candidacy comes at a turning point: fragmentation and conflict are on the rise, and the UN's unity is more crucial than ever. Will his campaign bring diplomacy back to the forefront? Stay tuned as the story unfolds. 🌍✨
Whether you're scrolling on your commute or catching up over coffee, keep an eye on Grossi's moves—active diplomacy could be the reset we need. ✌️
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UN chief candidate Grossi says diplomacy key for peace and security
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