5 Most Powerful Politicians In World: President-Elect Donald Trump Makes The 2016 List?
Republican nominee Donald Trump won the American presidency after defeating Hillary Clinton. After the spectacular win, a lot has been said about the new president-elect. Many are still wondering about his first 100-days plan but believe it or not — Trump is now the most powerful man in the free world.
We bring you a list of the five most influential and powerful politicians from the world and let you decide when the new president-elect will make it onto this list.
Dilma Rousseff
Dilma Rousseff was the 36th President of Brazil. The celebrated politician and economist have performed her duties after experiencing some really tough times in the start of her career. She is among those successful politicians from around the globe, who went to prison for the things she thought was right for her people.
The 67-year-old Rousseff has been credited for nearly eradicating poverty from Brazil during her first term as the president.
She served from 2011 until her impeachment and removal from office on August 31, 2016.
Shinzo Abe
The President of the Liberal Democratic Party, Shinzo Abe amazed everyone when he was re-elected for the position of Prime Minister of Japan.
During his first term as Prime Minister, Abe proposed a bill to encourage nationalism and a love for one’s country and hometown. Following America’s step, he has even attempted to centralize security policy in the Prime Minister’s office by creating the Japanese National Security Council.
Shinzo is among those leaders who has always proved that things can turn out in their favor, if the citizens get enough opportunities and if everyone works hard for their goal.
His government refused to admit refugees affected by conflicts in the Middle East. Abe stated that Japan should solve its own problems before accepting any immigrants.
“I would say that before accepting immigrants or refugees, we need to have more activities by women, elderly people and we must raise our birth rate. There are many things that we should do before accepting immigrants.”
Francois Hollande
Francois Hollande has been President of the French Republic since being elected to the position in 2012. During the early start of his term, he dealt with multiple terrorist attacks in Paris and stepped up France’s role in fighting against the Islamic State.
His economic policies are wide-ranging, including supporting the creation of a European credit rating agency, reducing the share of electricity generated by nuclear power in France from 75 to 50 percent.
The 62-year-old Hollande has also announced his personal support for same-sex marriage and adoption for LGBT couples.
Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi is the 14th and current Prime Minister of India. Since he took office, his administration has focused on reforming and modernizing India’s infrastructure and government by reducing bureaucracy and encouraging increased foreign direct investment.
As Prime Minister of India, he announced measures to speed up the efficiency of India’s economy and reform the Indian business.
Apart from improving the country, Modi has done his best to improve India’s ties with other countries. He invited leaders of the SAARC countries to his swearing-in as prime minister to strengthen ties among its member states.
To end the black money menace in India, he declared that currency notes of 1000 and 500 denomination would not be legal anymore. Modi stated during his recent speech that the current notes of 500 and 1000 “will not be legal tender” and would be “just worthless pieces of paper.”
“There is a need for a decisive war against the menace of corruption, black money and terrorism… Corruption, black money and terrorism are festering wounds which make the country hollow from within.”
Barack Obama
Barack Obama is the 44th and current President of the United States. During his eight-year term, Obama introduced many domestic and international policies.
During his first few days in the office, he issued executive orders and presidential memoranda directing the US military to develop plans to withdraw troops from Iraq.
On January 20, 2017, Barack Obama will be succeeded by President-elect Donald Trump.
Do tell us in the comments who, according to you, is the most powerful politician in the world. Also, share your take on Donald Trump as the new president of the United States of America.
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