Who Are the Most Influential World Leaders of This Year?

MICHAEL TIOTUICO

@miketiotuico

I would say Hillary. In the face of the Arab uprisings, Iran standoff, SEA crisis, she represented US, playing a crucial role #TIME100

RISSY CROZAY

@misslarissad

GADDAFI! Hate him or love him, his style & image will live on forever #TIME100

ROBERT A. HARRIS SR.

(on Facebook)

Most influential, not best. Muammar Gaddafi influenced the world to help his people overthrow his regime.

KEENAN SMITH

@keenanteddysmit

Honestly, the most influential world leader seems to be Queen Rania. #TIME100

She’s a trendsetter and one of the most well known people in world politics. Plus, she’s gorgeous. #Queen Rania #TIME100

JOHN D. SLOCUM

(on Facebook)

The people who are in charge of major media corporations: such as Murdoch & Redstone, because their news sources influence a lot of people’s vote in the upcoming election.

WISCAROLINA

@Wiscarolina

Warren Buffett. Any financial move Berkshire Hathaway makes, the world markets follow. #TIME100

KEVIN KURZ

(on Facebook)

Angela Merkel for constantly saving Europe’s and the world’s economy.

JACK CALDWELL

@Bravo315

#TIME100 As a Brit: Barack Obama. Definitely made more headlines on the BBC than anyone else I can think of.

QAADIE

@Qaadie

Year’s Most influential leader? Barack Obama because he works hard to end problems throughout the world. #TIME100

JORDAN HARDCASTLE

(on Facebook)

Ron Paul for revolutionizing the Republican Party, it doesn’t have to be the typical ‘angry, white Americans.’

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