Essay

Write a five-paragraph essay that compares the leadership style of a modern-day world leader to Machiavellis ideas about effective leadership as set forth in The Prince. Machiavelli said that leaders should “proceed in a temperate manner with prudence and humanity. Choose a world leader and discuss how this leader does or does not represent Machiavellis ideas in action. Describe specific decisions that the leader has made, and analyze how they compare and contrast with Machiavellis thinking in The Prince. Be sure to cite the sources of your information below the essay.