Which country in the East has recently elected an Italian- born political leader?

Are you referring to Sonia Gandhi, India? Fred.

Blimey, Mozart, that was quick ! The Italian builder's daughter and widow of Rajiv was only elected today.
A big surprise, it was too; nobody seems to have expected it and even the exit polls weren't suggesting such a result.

It will be something to follow, she's apparently very skilled and wise.