Bachelet's Withdrawal: A Missed Opportunity for Multilateralism The withdrawal of Michelle Bachelet from the UN secretary general race marks a significant setback for those who had been counting on her to champion multilateralism and international law in the face of growing global pressures.
Despite her impressive credentials, including two terms as president of Chile and a stint as UN human rights chief, Bachelet's campaign struggled to gain traction with security council members.
Bachelet's platform was perhaps too focused on the past glories of multilateralism, which may have seemed insufficiently bold or innovative in an era where great powers are questioning the relevance and effectiveness of international institutions.