Fareed Zakaria Libros

New York Times Bestseller COVID-19 is speeding up history, but how? What is the shape of the world to come? Lenin once said, "There are decades when nothing happens and weeks when decades happen." This is one of those times when history has sped up. CNN host and best-selling author Fareed Zakaria helps readers to understand the nature of a post-pandemic world: the political, social, technological, and economic consequences that may take years to unfold. Written in the form of ten "lessons," covering topics from natural and biological risks to the rise of "digital life" to an emerging bipolar world order, Zakaria helps readers to begin thinking beyond the immediate effects of COVID-19. Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World speaks to past, present, and future, and, while urgent and timely, is sure to become an enduring reflection on life in the early twenty-first century.

A modern classic that uses historical analysis to shed light on the present, The Future of Freedom is, as the Chicago Tribune put it, "essential reading for anyone worried about the promotion and preservation of liberty." Hailed by the New York Times as "brave and ambitious...updated Tocqueville," it enjoyed extended stays on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post bestseller lists and has been translated into eighteen languages. Prescient in laying out the distinction between democracy and liberty, the book now contains a new afterword on the United States's occupation of Iraq. "Intensely provocative and valuable," according to BusinessWeek, with an easy command of history, philosophy, and current affairs, The Future of Freedom calls for a restoration of the balance between liberty and democracy and shows how politics and government can be made effective and relevant for our time.

The Future of Freedom is a groundbreaking work in which Newsweek International editor Fareed Zakaria presents a penetrating and provocative analysis of the most powerful force sweeping the world - democracy. Tracing the rise of democracy through history, Zakaria reveals why, although democracy has broken down hierarchies, opened up closed systems, and given rise to freedom in some places, it has also fostered chaos, ethnic warfare, and destroyed the very liberties and freedoms it is meant to produce. In The Future of Freedom, Zakaria calls for a re-evaluation of our beliefs in democratic ideals and, in particular, the widely held notion that more democracy means more freedom and a guarantee of greater civil and economic liberties. This book is a call for self-control, for a restoration of the balance between democracy and liberty, Zakaria writes. It is not an argument against democracy. But it is a claim that there can be such a thing as too much democracy; too much of an emphatically good thing.

“A relentlessly intelligent book.” —Joseph Joffe, New York Times Book Review “This is not a book about the decline of America, but rather about the rise of everyone else.” So begins Fareed Zakaria’s blockbuster on the United States in the twenty-first century, and the trends he identifies have proceeded faster than anyone anticipated. How might the nation continue to thrive in a truly global era? In this fully updated 2.0 edition, Zakaria answers these questions with his customary lucidity, insight, and imagination.

The growth of countries such as India, China, Brazil, Russia, South Africa and Kenya generates a fresh landscape. This book shows how the West must transform its global strategy, moving from a position of hegemony to one that recognizes this seismic power shift.

Examining the transformation of wealthy nations into influential global powers, Fareed Zakaria delves into the case of the United States as a prime example of this phenomenon. He explores the dynamics that drive rich countries to project their influence internationally, highlighting the implications for global stability and the emergence of new powers. Through this analysis, the book provides insights into the relationship between national wealth and geopolitical clout in the context of international politics.

The liberal arts face significant challenges as governors in states like Florida, Texas, and North Carolina vow to cut taxpayer funding for these programs, a sentiment echoed by President Obama, who suggested that vocational training may offer better financial prospects. This perspective has led to a decline in traditional majors such as English and history. Fareed Zakaria reflects on his upbringing in India, where a skills-based education was highly prioritized, yet he argues that this view is fundamentally flawed. He highlights the essential skills gained from a liberal arts education, including clear writing, persuasive expression, and analytical thinking. Zakaria counters the vocational argument by pointing out the automation and outsourcing of routine manufacturing jobs, emphasizing that specific vocational skills can quickly become obsolete. While engineering is valuable, he stresses the importance of creativity, lateral thinking, design, communication, storytelling, and a lifelong passion for learning—qualities nurtured by a liberal education. He also notes that technology is revolutionizing education, making high-quality courses accessible to millions globally, marking the beginning of an unprecedented expansion of liberal education.

The CNN host and best-selling author explores the revolutions--past and present--that define the chaotic, polarized, and unstable age in which we live.

Které revoluce skutečně mění svět? Populismus, ideologický zlom, ekonomické a technologické otřesy, válka a všudypřítomná rizika mezinárodních katastrof. První desetiletí 21. století je možná nejrevolučnějším obdobím v moderních dějinách. Není však prvním. Jaké revoluce opravdu hýbou dějinami a jak nám mohou pomoci porozumět našemu neklidnému světu? Fareed Zakaria v tomto významném díle mistrně zkoumá epochy a hnutí, které otřásly normami a zároveň formovaly naši dobu: Fascinující zbohatnutí Nizozemska v sedmnáctém století, po němž země položila základy současné politice. Dále Francouzskou revoluci, výbušnou éru zanechávající za sebou krvavé dědictví, kterého jsme se doposud nedokázali zcela zbavit. A nakonec tu možná nejdůležitější, průmyslovou revoluci, katapultující Velkou Británii a USA ke globální dominanci a stvoření moderního světa. Vedle těchto historických událostí měnících paradigma, zkoumá autor čtyři současné revoluce a dokazuje, že to právě ony stojí za skutečnými proměnami naší společnosti. Jsou jimi globalizace, technologie, otázky identity a geopolitika. Přes všechny své výhody přinesly globalizační a technologická revoluce hluboké narušení a všudypřítomnou úzkost. Identita se čím dál více stává bitevním polem, na němž se odehrává polarizovaná politika jednadvacátého století, zároveň s tím dochází k nebývalým geopolitickým změnám. Nacházíme se na rozhraní čtyř revolucí, na první pohled predikujících temnou budoucnost. Zakaria však dokazuje, že pesimismus je předčasný. Pokud budeme jednat moudře, liberální mezinárodní řád může být oživen a populismus odsunut na smetiště dějin. Autor, jenž předpověděl nástup neliberálních demokracií přesněji než Francis Fukuyama či Samuel Huntington v jejich ikonických knihách Konec dějin a poslední člověk a Střet civilizací, přichází s novým revolučním dílem, které zásadně promění pohled na éru, v níž nyní žijeme.