In Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems to have become the subject of criticism, and his leadership seems to be in jeopardy. The post of British prime minister also seems to have come to be seen as synonymous with less reliability. But international perception of Johnson does not seem to be consistent, as some residents of Ukraine have directly called for Johnson to be the prime minister of Ukraine. More importantly, some British media broke the news that Johnson's future plans are expected to take over the post of NATO secretary general, which seems to have brought Johnson into the spotlight again.
According to a report by the global network on the 27th, since the announcement of its agreement to resign, a formal power struggle has begun within the British Conservative Party, which also means that Johnson will bid farewell to Downing Street in September. The timing is reminiscent of next September's election for the post of NATO secretary general. The British media "Daily Telegraph" proposed that Johnson's political career will not end here, but may succeed the post of NATO secretary general. The media outlet pointed out that Johnson has gained considerable support in the international community, not only because Britain is no longer a member of the European Union, but also because Britain maintains close relations with the United States, which provides him with a great opportunity when running for NATO secretary general. In addition, Johnson showed himself well in anti-Russian actions, winning the support of the Baltic states and parts of Eastern Europe.
Many believe Johnson is expected to become the next NATO secretary general, including some Conservatives, who believe it will help boost Britain's international influence. However, there have also been doubts about this claim. The former commander of the British army noted that despite Johnson's excellent performance in anti-Russian actions and support for Ukraine, he personally has serious problems and cannot control his private actions, which may expose him to unprecedented challenges. In addition, the French president may also have an impact on the campaign process, especially in the face of growing friction between the United Kingdom and France. To become NATO secretary general, the consent of all member states is required, and without the support of France, Johnson will have a hard time meeting this condition. In general, the possibility of Johnson succeeding NATO Secretary General remains unknown.
It is worth mentioning that long before the British media exposed this news, Ukrainian residents had called on Johnson to become the prime minister of Ukraine. These Ukrainian residents petitioned the President of Ukraine to grant Johnson legal Ukrainian citizenship and renominate him as prime minister to preside over anti-Russian actions.