[Brian]

most leaders of foreign countries are ultimate alpha's in every sense of the world. they rose to power of countries that are basically like gangs - by being the baddest dude out there. most of them risked their lives many many times, basically went all in to get where they got, and would kill anyone who dared challenges their rank as the ultimate alpha. guys like Putin are literally killers. compare that to more westernized countries where its more a function of money and how likable you are to the masses.