Turkey’s bid for UN chief tests Erdogan’s global ambitions
For months, the leading candidates to be the next UN secretary general have struggled to win over a divided Security Council. Now Turkey is betting the impasse could be its opportunity. Ankara has nominated Feridun Sinirlioglu, a former foreign minister, to succeed Antonio Guterres, widening a contest once expected to be won by a candidate from Latin America. The bid also gives Turkish President…
The Turkish government has nominated Feridun Sinirlioglu, a former foreign minister, to become the next United Nations secretary general, offering Erdogan an opportunity to expand his global influence. This move comes as the Security Council remains impasse between candidates, with no one securing enough support. Erdogan views a greater say in international affairs as crucial, and he sees Sinirlioglu's candidacy as a means to strengthen Turkey's position and project the country as a responsible international actor focused on reviving the UN.
However, Turkey's neighbor Cyprus opposes Sinirlioglu's nomination, citing its ongoing illegal occupation of 37% of its territory and disregard for Security Council resolutions. The Security Council requires nine votes and no vetoes from the US, Britain, France, Russia, and China to recommend a candidate.
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