UN faces 2026-27 challenges: funding cuts, big-power rivalry, new SG

Crisis Group outlines ten challenges for the UN in 2026-2027, including cost-cutting measures and big-power wrangling, as a new Secretary-General is selected. The analysis highlights institutional strain and geopolitical friction, with implications for multilateral diplomacy and crisis response. The report is forward-looking, with uncertainty around the new SG's priorities and the impact of funding constraints.