Who's it going to be? That's what a lot of people are wondering as U.N. relief chief Martin Griffiths has only about seven weeks left in his role before he steps down to take care of his health. An announcement of his successor has not yet been made, though there are a couple of names doing the rounds, including Barbara Woodward, the U.K.'s permanent representative to the U.N., and Tariq Ahmad, the British government minister whose brief includes MENA, the U.N., and the Commonwealth.
After all, the U.N.'s most senior humanitarian role is traditionally reserved for a Brit. But amid strong calls for change — including from Griffiths himself, and other heavyweights in the world of British diplomacy — will we see a different approach this time? Reply to this email to let me know your bets.
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