Ben Donaldson is a co-editor of Blue Smoke — an initiative that shines a spotlight on United Nations appointment processes and calls for more accountable U.N. leaders. He also advises NGOs on arms control and disarmament issues.
After five consecutive British nationals leading the United Nations' humanitarian work, U.N. chief António Guterres should make the next appointment based on merit, not nationality.
Time is short to come up with a worthwhile outcome "pact" for António Guterres’ Summit of The Future, but if states collaborate in new ways, progress may be possible.
