The UN Secretary-General: Chief Diplomat of the International Community or Head of an International Bureaucracy? A Critical Evaluation Introduction The office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations occupies a unique position in international relations, situated at the intersection of diplomacy, international administration, global governance, and normative leadership. Established under the Charter, the Secretary-General is … Continue reading Can the UN Secretary-General be regarded as the chief diplomat of the international community rather than merely the head of an international bureaucracy? Critically evaluate.