The United States has been at the forefront of international affairs for many years and has gotten to a point where the democratic nation has established a strong political influence, a political presence that sends shockwaves throughout the international arena whenever nations display political indifferences; some of which may involve the United States. If tension were to ever arise between feuding nations, a proficient and skilled leader must take ahold of the matter and find all possible solutions to diffuse the situation in order to protect the public interests of it’s citizens. As a representative of the United States and their international policies, a successful secretary of state must be able to project themselves with an undeniable political presence when they walk into a room filled with other nations, whether it may be locally or abroad. Second, one must have a negotiator’s mindset and the ability to defuse crises and address issues normal citizens may deem too difficult. Lastly, in order to maintain a successful term as secretary of state you must have complete support from the president of the United States because without his or her support your job is over before it even began.
Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian philosopher and politician during the 15th century shared similar political views that exemplified what is known to be a strong leader in modern day politics. A potential candidate for secretary of state without a doubt but also had several political point of views on certain topics that many today may not agree with. Nonetheless, Machiavelli served for the government of Florence, one of the most famous cities in Italy, as a political adviser for foreign and military affairs. After serving the city of Florence as a political adviser for nearly 15 years he was casted in political exile due to a change in government. It was in exile where he later