Four leading candidates are fielding questions from member states this week regarding the leadership of the UN Secretary-General following Antonio Guterres's departure. Global leaders are assessing the viability of the nominees for the upcoming role.

Who will replace U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when he steps down this year? Four candidates field questions from member states this week at U.N. headquarters. <p>Who will replace U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when he steps down this year? Four candidates field questions from member states this week at U.N. headquarters.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5786581" />