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Dynasties still run the world

  • Written by Farida Jalalzai, Professor and Hannah Atkins Endowed Chair of Political Science, Oklahoma State University
Dynasties still run the worldWorldwide, 1 in 10 presidents and prime ministers has relatives who were already in politics. Europe and Latin America, both democratic regions, have the highest proportion of leaders who come from political families.Shutterstock

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