Michelle Bachelet, a candidate for the position of UN Secretary General and former president of Chile, has spoken out about the critical need for reform in the UN Security Council. During a recent interactive dialogue, she asserted that the Council must expand its representation to include developing nations, particularly India, to better reflect contemporary global realities. Bachelet highlighted that the current structure of the Council, established in 1945, is outdated and has proven ineffective in addressing pressing global issues, such as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas situation. She referred to the Pact of the Future, adopted by world leaders in 2024, which calls for reforming the Council to overcome its existing deadlocks. If elected, Bachelet pledged to use her influence to advocate for these necessary changes, emphasizing that without reform, the multilateral system may lose credibility. The current Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, will conclude his tenure on December 31, after serving two consecutive terms. Bachelet is one of four candidates vying for the role, alongside Rebeca Grynspan, Rafael Grossi, and Macky Sall, with the UN having never appointed a female Secretary General in its 80-year history.