Fareed Zakaria

Fareed Zakaria

Journalist, Author & CNN Host

Fareed Zakaria is a bestselling author and host of CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, known for analyzing global politics and economics with intellectual rigor.

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Fareed Zakaria is an acclaimed journalist and author who hosts CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, a weekly show examining international affairs. His work spans geopolitics, economics, and cultural trends, with bestselling books including "The Post-American World." He's known for synthesizing complex global issues into accessible insights.

26 Books Recommended by Fareed Zakaria

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Destined for War

by Graham Allison

7 people recommendedrecommended 2x

A very smart and important book.

A very smart and important book.

Also recommended by: Elon Musk, Lloyd Blankfein, Ray Dalio, Anthony Scaramucci, David Sacks, Walter Isaacson

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#2

21 Lessons for the 21st Century

by Yuval Noah Harari

7 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Wide-ranging, speculative look at the world today and where it is going -- fascinating big think.

Wide-ranging, speculative look at the world today and where it is going -- fascinating big think.

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Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Jack Dorsey, Vinod Khosla, Joe Rogan, Ranveer Allahbadia, Derek Sivers

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4 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Fascinating.

Fascinating.

Also recommended by: Melinda Gates, Elizabeth Warren, Mark Manson

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#4

The World Is Flat

by Thomas L. Friedman

4 people recommendedrecommended 2x

[This book's] insight is true and deeply important. . . . The metaphor of a flat world, used by [the author] to describe the next phase of globalization, is ingenious.

[This book's] insight is true and deeply important. . . . The metaphor of a flat world, used by [the author] to describe the next phase of globalization, is ingenious.

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Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Jamie Dimon, Jon Stewart

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#5

Hit Makers

by Derek Thompson

3 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Superb.

Superb.

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Also recommended by: Daniel Pink, Tim Urban

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#6

The Decadent Society

by Ross Gregory Douthat

3 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Argues that Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump both represent the mood of our times.

Argues that Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump both represent the mood of our times.

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Also recommended by: Peter Thiel, Tyler Cowen

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#7

Trade Is Not a Four-Letter Word

by Fred P. Hochberg

3 people recommended

[The author] has managed to do the seemingly impossible, write a breezy, smart, funny book about trade.

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Also recommended by: Jamie Dimon, Casey Neistat

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#8

Lee Kuan Yew

by Graham Allison

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Packed with intelligence and insight. If you are interested in the future of Asia, which means the future of the world, you've got to read this book.

Packed with intelligence and insight. If you are interested in the future of Asia, which means the future of the world, you've got to read this book.

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Also recommended by: Ryan Shea

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2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

A gripping account of a dark wave in American history.

A gripping account of a dark wave in American history.

Also recommended by: Marc Andreessen

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2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Really came out of [...] educating American congressmen about the country's history.

Really came out of [...] educating American congressmen about the country's history.

Also recommended by: Marc Benioff

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#11

The Professor and the Madman

by Simon Winchester

2 people recommended

An unbelievable tale, one that reminds us of the extraordinary range, depth and beauty of the English language.

Also recommended by: Eric Jorgenson

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#12

The Narrow Corridor

by Daron Acemoglu

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

The authors help you understand that the balancing act of liberal democracy is rare.

The authors help you understand that the balancing act of liberal democracy is rare.

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Also recommended by: Satya Nadella

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#13

The Ascent of Money

by Niall Ferguson

2 people recommended

Fascinating.

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Also recommended by: Max Levchin

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#14

The Meritocracy Trap

by Daniel Markovits

recommended 2x

The most interesting and provocative book I have read in a while.

The most interesting and provocative book I have read in a while.

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#15

Prisoners of Geography

by Tim Marshall

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Explains the world starting with geography.

Explains the world starting with geography.

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#16

The Death of Truth

by Michiko Kakutani

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Brilliantly explains the cultural and political forces that brought us to our current sorry condition.

Brilliantly explains the cultural and political forces that brought us to our current sorry condition.

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#17

Don’t Be Evil

by Rana Foroohar

recommended 2x

Terrific.

Terrific.

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#18

Democracy and Dictatorship in Europe

by Sheri Berman

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A superb historical study of the forces that produce democracy and threaten its survival.

A superb historical study of the forces that produce democracy and threaten its survival.

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#19

The Great Reversal

by Thomas Philippon

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The most important book on economics I've read in a while.

The most important book on economics I've read in a while.

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#20

A Good Provider Is One Who Leaves

by Jason DeParle

The best book on immigration I've read.

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#21

The Hundred-Year Marathon

by Michael Pillsbury

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In my book I talk a lot about [this book].

In my book I talk a lot about [this book].

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#22

Erdogan’s Empire

by Soner Cagaptay

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The best book on Turkey today.

The best book on Turkey today.

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#23

Blowout

by Rachel Maddow

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A brilliant description of many of the problems caused by our reliance on fossil fuels.

A brilliant description of many of the problems caused by our reliance on fossil fuels.

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#24

The Inevitability of Tragedy

by Barry Gewen

A study of Kissinger's worldview & the challenge of using power to pursue justice.

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#25

The Aristocracy of Talent

by Adrian Wooldridge

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Asks the essential question.

Asks the essential question.

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#26

Losing the Long Game

by Philip H. Gordon

recommended 2x

A seemingly narrow subject matter, but it's really a broad book about America's engagement with the world.

A seemingly narrow subject matter, but it's really a broad book about America's engagement with the world.

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