Who Are the Most Influential World Leaders of This Year?

TIME readers weighed in on Facebook and Twitter

MICHAEL TIOTUICO

@miketiotuico

I would say Hillary. In the face of the Arab uprisings, Iran standoff, SEA crisis, she represented US, playing a crucial role #TIME100

RISSY CROZAY

@misslarissad

GADDAFI! Hate him or love him, his style & image will live on forever #TIME100

ROBERT A. HARRIS SR.

(on Facebook)

Most influential, not best. Muammar Gaddafi influenced the world to help his people overthrow his regime.

KEENAN SMITH

@keenanteddysmit

Honestly, the most influential world leader seems to be Queen Rania. #TIME100

She's a trendsetter and one of the most well known people in world politics. Plus, she's gorgeous. #Queen Rania #TIME100

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