Making the Smart Choice

Angela Merkel breaks almost every stereotype we have about world leaders. Her appearances and actions are plain and modest.  She's humble. She couldn't care less about showmanship or fancy displays. She doesn't deliver rousing speeches. She has zero interest in conquering territories or asserting dominance. Most of the time, she's calm and understated. 

Chancellor Merkel stays level-headed while way too many leaders get drunk on their own importance, authority, and status. This clear-thinking approach is…