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The election process for the United Nations Security Council is underway, with the election of new members taking place.

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated wednesday

The latest in this situation

  1. Olara Otunnu served as UN Council President and devised straw-balloting regarding Waldheim's succession.
  2. Grynspan is leading the race following a recent council poll.

How it started

4 reports, 4 independent, last reported Oct 16. The briefing below covers this first event.

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The election process for the United Nations Security Council is underway, with the election of new members taking place.

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How it developed

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  1. Olara Otunnu served as UN Council President and devised straw-balloting regarding Waldheim's succession.Sub-event
  2. Grynspan is leading the race following a recent council poll.1 source
  3. Tajikistan is campaigning for a non-permanent seat on the UNSC and contesting the Asia-Pacific Group seat.Sub-event
  4. Trinidad and Tobago participated in the UN Security Council election and deepened security cooperation.1 source
  5. Ali appointed Jasionowski to the COI as Trinidad and Tobago provides members for the UN Security Council election.1 source
  6. Austria and Guyana sought seats on the UN Security Council during the recent UN Council elections.Sub-event
  7. Kyrgyzstan lost its bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council on June 6, 2026.Sub-event
  8. Trinidad and Tobago is participating in the election for the UN Security Council.1 source

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