The era of strong leaders
By Indulekha Aravind , ET Bureau | Updated: Apr 23, 2017, 12.55 AM IST
Putin has served two terms as president and then spent four years as prime minister, before returning to the presidential office in 2012. Putin has served two terms as president and then spent four years as prime minister, before returning to the presidential office in 2012. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent referendum to grant his office sweeping powers is being seen as the latest instance of the popular acceptance of the so-called "Strong Leader". But many of these leaders, like Erdogan, have been consolidating their position by amending their country’s constitution, allowing them to continue in office. ET Magazine brings you a snapshot of the leaders currently in power through these means, as well as a look at other controversial rulers down the ages.
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