Manmohan Singh, the leader other leaders love: Newsweek
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tops Newsweek Magazine's list of 10 world leaders who have won respect and is described as "the leader other leaders love" though India figures at 78th place in the list of 100 best countries. 77-year-old Singh, who is into his seventh year in office, has played a "key role in India's emergence as one of the rising powers of the 21st century." In an article titled "The Leader Other Leaders Love", the magazine said the economist-turned-politician Singh, engineered the transition "from stagnant socialism to a spectacular takeoff in the global economy. But it's Singh's unassuming personal style that really inspires awe among his fellow global luminaries, who praise him for being modest, humble, and incorruptible," the magazine said in the article.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tops Newsweek Magazine's list of 10 world leaders who have won respect and is described as "the leader other leaders love" though India figures at 78th place in the list of 100 best countries.
77-year-old Singh, who is into his seventh year in office, has played a "key role in India's emergence as one of the rising powers of the 21st century."
In an article titled "The Leader Other Leaders Love", the magazine said the economist-turned-politician Singh, engineered the transition "from stagnant socialism to a spectacular takeoff in the global economy. But it's Singh's unassuming personal style that really inspires awe among his fellow global luminaries, who praise him for being modest, humble, and incorruptible," the magazine said in the article. -
David Cameron- Britain
In May 2010 when David Cameron took office , Britain was nervous to say the least, but the nervousness was washed off in emphatic fashion by the country's youngest ever by his drastic measures for tackling the budget deficit and humbled the fluctuating markets. His measured and knowledgeable steps assured his fondness amongst fellow heads of state and thus the crowd. -
Mohamed Nasheed- Maldives
Maldives is one of the islands that are under serious threat of falling to the rising sea levels. Being its president Mohamed Nasheed has not only made attempts to make his country's voice heard but has now turned quite popular amongst environmentalists.
In the run-up to last year's United Nations climate-change meeting, Nasheed attracted global attention by hosting a cabinet meeting underwater. He also set a benchmark by declaring to make the Maldives the world's first carbon-neutral nation in an effort to harass rich nations degrading the environment. -
Nicolas Sarkozy- France
The French president who remains a part of headlines more often than not undoubtedly faces some problems when it comes to impressing everybody back home. But at the international stage when the stakes are high, he performs exceptionally well. He led the European Union in 2008 and instantly took the lead on everything from fighting Somali pirates to brokering an end to war between Russia and Georgia.
Next year, Sarkozy will host both the G8 and G20, with Iran and the recession on his to-do list. A man made for the big stage is certainly a leader to be adored. -
Wen Jiabao- China
Being the leader of the fastest growing economy as well as supporting humanity certainly isn't easy. Be it talking about the survivors of the Sichuan earthquake or reducing the rich-poor gap, Chinese premier Wen Jiabao, has always taken the initiative to come out and empathize with issues that have affected his people. -
Brian Cowen- Ireland
Has there ever been a leader who has raised taxes, reduced salaries and yet won the heart of millions around the world? Ireland's Brian Coven(R) is that man.
With Ireland's hampered by the banking crisis Ireland was on the verge of economic collapse; Prime Minister Brian Cowen and his able finance minister, Brian Lenihan, prescribed the harsh medicine which recovered the country's economy. -
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva- Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva(R) is all set to leave office, but he still enjoys rock-star image at home and abroad. Under Lula, Brazil has gone on from the developing world's chronic underachiever to an emerging-market powerhouse. -
Lee Myung-bak- South Korea
Many countries witnessed the effects of the global financial crisis. South Korea was one of those countries that were worst hit by the crisis. Former Hyundai CEO, Lee guided Korea Inc. to a staggering recovery through his policies. The result was the fastest economic recovery among OECD nations with a forecasted 5.8 percent growth in 2010 -
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf- Liberia
Not quite a well-known figure in many parts of the world, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is the president of Liberia, a country devastated by a social crisis in the late years of the 20th century. Between 1989 and 2003, two horrific civil wars had killed as many as 250,000 of Liberia's 3 million population, and displaced thousands more; more than 15,000 U.N. peacekeepers were deployed on the ground to maintain a fragile peace. Sirleaf has done exceptionally well in restoring the economic and social status of the country. -
King Adullah bin Abdel Aziz al-Saud- Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia might be the most oil-rich nation but it has maintained its age old policy of being an ultraconservative nation. Since taking the throne in 2005, Saudi Arabia's King Adullah bin Abdel Aziz al-Saud has tried to change that image both internally as well as externally.
He has also promoted the ideas of modernization, science and technology and empowerment of women. At a time when Islamic revolution was rising he has proven to be a stalwart ally against Islamic extremism, delivering a much-applauded speech in Mecca that called on Muslims to embrace "the spirit of tolerance, moderation, and balance." At 86 years old, when most people assume retirement, he still strives to accept the changes the world is going through.
