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Al Capone would have liked today's world order

2026-08-06 18:18:36Pikëpamje SHKRUAR NGA THE ECONOMIST

Al Capone would have liked today's world order

In an age of gangsters, the UN is looking for a new leader

From The Economist

Why does the United Nations still exist? This question is more relevant than ever, as the race to elect a new secretary-general has begun, replacing António Guterres at the end of this year.

Whoever takes on the task will find themselves facing a world that increasingly resembles that of criminal gangs. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin often speak like mafia bosses, threatening countries that do not show respect or obey their demands.

Blackmail has become an instrument of foreign policy, while control of trade routes and strategic resources has become a weapon of pressure.

When Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz to gain political concessions, or when the United States and China use control over advanced technologies to win trade wars, the logic is the same: control of resources becomes a means to impose political will.

This is precisely where the UN's big problem lies. The world's largest powers – the United States, Russia and China – enjoy veto power in the Security Council.

This gives them the opportunity not only to block important decisions, but also to directly influence the selection of the organization's leader.

Most member states would like a Secretary-General who would uphold the principles of the UN Charter, oppose wars of aggression, and protect human rights.

However, no one can reach the top of the organization without the approval of the five permanent members of the Security Council.

The US administration does not accept criticism of its policies, Russia does not want to hear condemnations for the invasion of Ukraine, while China expects to be treated as the main engine of global economic development and not as an object of criticism.

For this reason, the next Secretary-General will be forced to cooperate with these powers, without becoming their instrument. Experts make a clear distinction between a diplomat who knows how to navigate between big interests and a bureaucrat who simply carries out their orders.

According to unofficial tradition, this time it is Latin America's turn. One of the most popular candidates is former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet, but her chances seem slim. Costa Rica's Rebecca Grynspan and Argentina's Rafael Grossi have attracted more attention.

Greenspan recalls her role in the 2022 agreement for the export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, while Grossi mentions efforts to ensure the safety of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

However, despite its shortcomings, the UN remains one of the few institutions where representatives of Washington, Moscow, and Beijing continue to sit at the same table.

The organization cannot solve all problems, but it can broker ceasefires, create agreements, and provide international legitimacy.

History provides a clear warning. After years of bloody gang wars, Al Capone declared that he deserved credit for the peace he had brought to Chicago.

But a peace built on fear and force would be too costly for Ukraine, Gaza, or any other country.

In a world where the law of the strongest is gaining ground, the UN's mission remains unchanged: to convince the powerful to act responsibly, even when no one has the power to force them to do so.


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