Fareed Zakaria
CNN host, geopolitical analyst, author of influential global affairs books
Fareed Zakaria (born 1964) is an Indian-American journalist, author, and television personality renowned for his incisive analysis of international relations and global politics. After earning his undergraduate degree from Yale University and a doctorate from Harvard University, Zakaria built a distinguished career in journalism and political commentary. He served as editor of Newsweek International and later became the host of 'Fareed Zakaria GPS,' a weekly CNN program that examines world events through a geopolitical lens. His books, including 'The Post-American World' and 'Ten Days That Shattered the World,' have become influential texts for understanding contemporary international dynamics. Zakaria is known for his ability to distill complex global issues into accessible, thoughtful analyses that reach both academic and general audiences. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding non-Western perspectives and the shifting balance of global power. As a public intellectual, he has significantly shaped American discourse on foreign policy, emerging economies, and the future of liberal democracy in the 21st century.
Political Leader
American
1964
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Zakaria
Arabic origin
“The Arabic form of Zechariah, meaning 'God remembers' or 'God has remembered.' This name carries biblical weight—Zechariah was a Hebrew prophet and priest—while Zakaria has been widely used across Muslim-majority regions for centuries, giving it both spiritual depth and multicultural resonance. It conveys trustworthiness and divine favor.”