How to Become Dictator of the World in Five (not so) Easy Steps
Step 1) Get the right background.
I'll assume <PERSON> (<PERSON> is more fitting, but is the British equivalent) is an American citizen by birth (I won't go into demographics). He should spend a few years studying governance and politics. Around the age of 30, he should run for office or hold a high position in a company (e.g., CEO). From there, he can build the right political connections as he prepares for...
Step 2) Become President of the United States (POTUS).
Starting at the age of 35, an American citizen is eligible to become POTUS. <PERSON> will still be a far cry from controlling the entire world, but he's well on his way. The United States and, more specifically, the POTUS, is considered to be the leader of the free world. Regardless of whether that's true, the U.S. does have significant impact on the world's other countries, which <PERSON> will need for...
Step 3) Take control of the United Nations.
This seems like a daunting task (and it is), but <PERSON>'s position as POTUS gives him an excellent position from which to influence the world's other nations. 824
Small nations always need assistance, and <PERSON> should be ready and willing to apply appropriate resources to local issues, such as disaster relief and other humanitarian pursuits. Help often enough and in the right ways, and <PERSON> can push other nations into line. From here, <PERSON> just needs to deal with...
Step 4) Silence the dissenters.
Nations like North Korea are unlikely to go along willingly with a single world leader. Now that <PERSON> controls both the United States and the United Nations, he has nearly unlimited ability to remove North Korea from the rest of the world through ultimate sanctions. (China will still be a problem, but <PERSON> can always use leverage against them, through the UN.) Repeat this effort for all opposition until no country is willing to oppose your voice on the world stage. Now <PERSON> just needs to work on...
Step 5) Enjoy the fruits of your labor.
<PERSON> only has 4 or 8 years (unless he can get that pesky rule out of the way) to get all this done (this is why Step 1 is critical), but the influence that comes from being POTUS doesn't end when one stops being POTUS. <PERSON> can now retire comfortably, sure of his world reign. All he has to do is weigh in on worldwide elections, attend a few UN meetings, and the like; with his power and influence, a simple nod leads to success...for the world, of course. 207