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Thomas Klassen, Professor, School of Public Policy and Administration, York University, Canada

70-plus seems the new 50 for male politicians, but they're threatening the world order

Former president Donald Trump arrives for the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, NJ., in July 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Joe Biden is turning 80 soon. Russia’s Vladimir Putin is 70; India’s Narendra Modi is 72, while China’s Xi Jinping at 69 is the youngest of the rulers of the major world powers.

None are planning to retire.

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