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Fareed Zakaria

Fareed Zakaria is an Indian-born American journalist, political commentator, and author.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Fareed Zakaria is an Indian-born American journalist, political commentator, and author. He hosts CNN's *Fareed Zakaria GPS* and writes a weekly column for *The Washington Post*. He has also held editorial roles at *Newsweek*, *Newsweek International*, and *Time*.

Early life and education

Zakaria was born in Mumbai, India, on January 20, 1964. He studied at Yale University and later earned a doctorate in political science from Harvard University.

Journalism career

Zakaria has worked for major publications including *Newsweek*, *Newsweek International*, *Time*, and *The Washington Post*. He also hosts CNN's *Fareed Zakaria GPS*, a program focused on international and domestic affairs.

Books and commentary

Zakaria is the author of several bestselling books, including *The Future of Freedom*, *The Post-American World*, *In Defense of a Liberal Education*, *Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World*, and *Age of Revolutions*.

Public profile

He is widely known as a foreign-affairs commentator and interviewer. Sources describe him as an influential voice on international politics and global affairs. Canadian readers may know Zakaria through his international affairs commentary, which is often relevant to Canadian foreign policy, global economics, and current events.

Key facts

  • He hosts CNN's weekly international affairs program *Fareed Zakaria GPS*.
  • He writes a weekly column for *The Washington Post*.
  • He previously served as editor at large of *Time* and as editor of *Newsweek International*.
  • He is the author of several books on politics, international affairs, and education.
  • He was born in Mumbai, India, and later became an American citizen.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Zakaria through his international affairs commentary, which is often relevant to Canadian foreign policy, global economics, and current events.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Fareed Zakaria?
Fareed Zakaria is an Indian-born American journalist, political commentator, and author known for his work on international affairs.
What TV show does he host?
He hosts CNN's weekly program *Fareed Zakaria GPS*.
What newspaper does he write for?
He writes a weekly column for *The Washington Post*.
Where was Fareed Zakaria born?
He was born in Mumbai, India, on January 20, 1964.
What schools did he attend?
He studied at Yale University and earned a doctorate from Harvard University.
What kinds of books has he written?
He has written books on foreign policy, democracy, global change, and liberal education.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fareed_Zakaria
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, career roles, and education.
  2. Council on Foreign Relations — https://www.cfr.org/bios/fareed-zakaria
    Supports: CNN hosting role, Washington Post column, books, and education.
  3. Berggruen Institute — https://www.berggruen.org/people/fareed-zakaria
    Supports: CNN program, Washington Post column, education, and residence.