Top 10 Most Powerful Leaders in the World

As the current President of Russia, Putin has been in power since 2012, with a total of 20 years as Head of State or government. He is known for his assertive foreign policy and domestic economic policies. In 2020, Putin oversaw an increase of over 5% in Russia's GDP growth rate, largely driven by state-backed investments and infrastructure projects.

As General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China, Xi has held significant power since 2013. He is known for implementing policies aimed at increasing China's global influence and economic growth. In 2020, Xi delivered a record-breaking 29 speeches to the Chinese National People's Congress, showcasing his dominant role within the country.

As Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021, Merkel played a significant role in shaping European policy under the leadership of the European Union. She is known for her commitment to maintaining peace and economic stability across Europe. During her tenure, Germany reduced greenhouse gas emissions by over 20% through energy-efficient policies.

As President of Turkey since 2014, Erdogan has consolidated power and implemented policies aimed at increasing his country's global influence. He is known for his confrontational stance on regional issues, particularly in relations with Greece and Cyprus. In 2020, Turkey launched a military intervention into northern Syria, sparking international concerns over the ongoing refugee crisis.

As Prime Minister of India since 2014, Modi has implemented policies aimed at strengthening his country's economy and increasing its global influence. He is known for his aggressive stance on regional issues, particularly in relations with Pakistan and China. In 2020, the Indian government introduced a new economic stimulus package worth over $40 billion to counter the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Prime Minister of Canada since 2015, Trudeau has sought to promote his country's image as a champion of diversity and inclusivity. He is known for his efforts to strengthen relationships with Latin American countries through the Canada-CELAC initiative. In 2020, Trudeau's government faced criticism over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic response.

As President of Indonesia since 2014, Widodo has worked to promote his country's economic development and strengthen its global influence. He is known for his efforts to invest in infrastructure projects, including roads and airports. In 2020, Indonesia announced plans to spend over $100 billion on a new national infrastructure project.

As President of France since 2017, Macron has sought to promote his country's influence on global issues such as climate change and migration policy. He is known for his efforts to strengthen the European Union through economic reforms. In 2020, Macron announced plans to invest €2 trillion in renewable energy projects.

As Premier of the People's Republic of China since 2013, Xiulan Liu is part of China's Politburo Standing Committee. She is known for her role in shaping key economic policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the Chinese government announced plans to invest over $40 billion in renewable energy projects.

As Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2019, Johnson is known for his efforts to promote Brexit and increase British influence on global issues such as trade and security policy. He is characterized by his emphasis on free-market policies and his commitment to reducing bureaucracy in government institutions.