It would seem that there is no position more honorable and influential than the head of the international community.His opinion was attentively listened to the leaders of major powers - similar authority has, perhaps, the only one Pope.UN Secretary-General, is certainly one of the most powerful pieces on the chessboard of world politics, because virtually no major international problem is not without its direct or indirect participation.Indicative is the fact that for almost seventy years of existence, the international community changed only eight Secretaries-General of the United Nations.However, none of them left his post under external pressure and resigned his office from grandiose scandal, as it happens from time to time with the powerful, whether president or prime minister.
Alas, even the UN secretary-general may be found in its performance of different kinds of unpleasant situations.The mission of such a leader is not only difficult, but at times, and ungrateful.And differently simply can not be, because it is necessary to take into account the sometimes diametrically opposed interests of nearly two hundred countries!For example, between Russia and some of her neighbors had serious differences that threaten to escalate into a dangerous armed conflict.Both parties, as it should be, turning to mediation of the UN.Russia defends his point of view, its critics say it categorically does not want one proves the legitimacy of their actions.This is where you want to show all his diplomatic skills!And it is in these situations manifests UN Secretary-General!Suppress the conflict in the bud and thus make both members of opposition did not feel discriminated against - that's it, "aerobatics" peacemaker number one!
reconciliation of the warring parties - the most important and most difficult duties of the head of the United Nations.In the history of this organization have a tragic page, clearly indicating that the settlement "hot conflict" can not be reduced only to the duty smiles and handshakes.Tom obvious example - the death of Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold in 1961, which once again visited the civil war-torn Republic of the Congo.According to the official, his plane crashed in a plane crash, but this is still in doubt.Too many prevented independent and indefatigable Secretary-General of the United Nations for its peacekeeping operations.
Doug until his last days, was acting in defense of the interests of the UN member nations.Hammarskjold the year before his death, in times of harsh criticism against him, once he said that is responsible to all the countries that are part of the UN, and if he leaves office in difficult and dangerous times, it would jeopardize the operation of theOrganization.
These few words succinctly describe extremely difficult and noble human activity, whose post - UN Secretary-General.And whose efforts are entirely given one - peace and tranquility on the planet - a beautiful but troubled.
