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Influence Over Control
The length of time in power can lead to a leader making decisions based on flawed information and miscalculations, as evidenced by the Russian annexation of Crimea. The personal traits of leaders can influence their decisions, highlighting the role of contingency in political actions. The impact of individuals in power is significant, but the influence of all individuals collectively shapes the world, emphasizing that while control may be limited, influence is omnipresent.