This post talks about top 10 most powerful people in the world as of 2022 considering their time in power alongside many factors.
1. Vladimir Putin
The most powerful person in the world right now, is possibly the President of Russia.
Before Vladimir Putin ascended to Russia’s presidency, he served as Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000. He is believed to be one of the richest politicians alive.
He has stayed longer in power giving him enough opportunity to grow bigger. Do not forget that he invaded Ukraine and other world leaders have no option but to hide behind sanctions.
This has turned Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into a ‘cry baby’ with his national addresses.
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2. Xi Jinping
We place the President of the People’s Republic of China at number two. He has served as President since ascending to power in the year 2013.
To ensure a firm grip on the ruling party, he abolished the presidential term limits in China in the year 2018 by passing a set of constitutional amendments.
He is seen as a dictator by the western world. Recent developments in the United States, especially during President Donald Trumps tenure show the US has goose bumps at the mention of China or President Xi.
3. Joe Biden
He is the current President of the United States of America. As a member of the Democratic Party, he served as USA’s 47th Vice President under President Barack Obama.
He also served at Senator representing the State of Delaware between 1973 to 2009. Being a newbie to power, and owing to the USA’s military muscle, Biden is assumed to be the third most powerful.
4. Elon Musk
Elon Musk is the co-founder and CEO of Tesla. Currently, he ranks as the richest person in the world with a net worth of $223 billion.
Musk thus draws his power from his riches which gives him a ton of influence. This has been witnessed especially in the cryptocurrency world.
5. Pope Francis
He is the head of the Catholic Church and the sovereign leader of the Vatican City State.
He is among the most popular world leaders having followers from across the globe. Pope Francis is also the first pope to be a member of the Society of Jesus.
6. Angela Merkel
German politician serving who served as chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. This made her the most powerful woman in the world, standing up to former President Donald Trump.
She won big by allowing more than a million Syrian refugees into Germany.
7. Queen Elizabeth II
She is one of the most famous and admired people on Earth. She has served as the nominal leader of the United Kingdom since 1952.
This makes her the country’s longest-serving monarch and her influence is felt all over the world.
8. Jeff Bezos
He is the founder and CEO of the multinational technology company Amazon. He is power is drawn his massive wealth allowing him to command some certain form of influence.
9. Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud
Slso known as MBS, he is the crown prince of Saudi Arabia serving also as the country’s Deputy Prime Minister. He rules an authoritarian regime in Saudi Arabia.
Having a lot of wealth both is Saudi Arabia and beyond ranks him as a very powerful.
10. Narendra Modi Narendra
Closing the list of most powerful people is Naredra Modi. Modi is the current and 14th Prime Minister of India, which is the world’s largest democracy.
This makes him the most popular Prime Minister in the world.
Before this, he was Chief Minister of Gujarat State from 2001 until 2014.
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