Top 10 People Who Recently Changed History for the WORSE
VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio
WRITTEN BY: Aidan Johnson
From brutal dictators to controversial leaders, these figures have left devastating marks on our world. Join us as we count down individuals whose decisions and policies have resulted in human rights violations, wars, economic damage, and widespread suffering that continues to shape our global landscape in troubling ways. Our countdown includes Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Xi Jinping's surveillance state, Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial policies, Kim Jong Un's isolationist regime, and more! Which leader do you think has had the most negative impact on recent history? Let us know in the comments below!
- #10: Rodrigo Duterte
- #9: Donald Trump
- #8: Omar al-Bashir
- #7: Joseph Kabila
- #6: Mohammed bin Salman
- #5: Benjamin Netanyahu
- #4: Kim Jong Un
- #3: Bashar al-Assad
- #2: Xi Jinping
- #1: Vladimir Putin
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modern dictators, authoritarian leaders, human rights violations, war criminals, political corruption, genocide accusations, brutal regimes, international criminals, ICC warrants, political oppression, civil wars, surveillance states, political persecution, ethnic cleansing, controversial presidents, military conflicts, international sanctions, democratic backsliding, diplomatic crises, political suppression, global politics,