It would be naive to believe that the post of Governor of the Bank of Israel deters a candidate that would shape the course of International Monetary Fund (IMF). If he was absent for this application, Stanley Fischer said at the last minute to be a contender to take the job.

It is definite that the Israeli citizenship it acquired in 2005 is not a passport to facilitate consensus. It is probably one of the weaknesses of his candidacy. It can even be an obstacle, since many countries refuse to recognize Israel as a country. If elected, this may be a vulnerable spot. But neither candidate is free of vulnerabilities.

Some think their admission to candidacy is a place of honor in a period around the close of nominations to pass the nomination process, as candidates were not allowed over 65 years old. This was one reason that Dr. Montek Singh Alhuwalia, Vice President, Planning Company India refrained from running.

Stanley Fischer born in Rhodesia, an American. It has worked before with IMF Michel Camdessus, Jacques de la Rosiere. He held a seat reserved for an American. It is assumed that its origin has requested U.S. support from the White House for his candidacy. However, in the case of the U.S. government to support this candidate, would call into question the Hillary Clinton candidacy as president of the World Bank, A post traditionally American.

As deputy general director IMF, Fischer has worked in two crisis. His actions have not been entirely popular in Russia, Thailand and Latin America, but his professionalism and leadership have been recognized by these countries.

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