Power Profile | Council on Foreign Relations

Who Is Bashar al-Assad?

Experts analyze the leadership style, psychology, personality, and policy choices of Syria's President Bashar-al Assad.

Event with Joshua Landis, Andrew Tabler, David Lesch and Amy Davidson Sorkin April 1, 2016 Power Profile

Power Profile: Angela Merkel

Experts discuss the leadership style, personality, and policies of German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she navigates an escalating migration crisis and uncertainty in the eurozone.

Event with Karen Donfried, Alan Crawford, Holger Stark and Daniel Hamilton November 20, 2015 Power Profile

Global

Who Is Pope Francis?

Experts discuss the leadership style, psychology, personality, and policies of Pope Francis ahead of his upcoming visit to the United States.

Event with Kurt Martens, Thomas J. Reese, John Thavis and Katherine Marshall September 11, 2015 Power Profile

Japan

Who Is Shinzo Abe?

Experts discuss the leadership style, personality, and policies of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Event with Sheila A. Smith, Keiko Iizuka and Michael R. Gordon May 13, 2015 Power Profile