In a captivating summer special, we delve into the lives and motivations of the world’s most powerful and controversial political figures. This series aims to provide an insight into their thought processes, decision-making styles, and the implications these have for global affairs.
Series overview
Every day, we highlight a significant leader, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the machinery of power. The featured politicians include:
- Wladimir Putin – August 4, 2025
- Marine Le Pen – August 5, 2025
- Javier Milei – August 6, 2025
- Xi Jinping – August 7, 2025
- Giorgia Meloni – August 8, 2025
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan – August 11, 2025
- Benjamin Netanyahu – August 12, 2025
- Narendra Modi – August 13, 2025
- Friedrich Merz – August 14, 2025
- Mohammed bin Salman – August 15, 2025
- Ursula von der Leyen – August 16, 2025
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