Fareed Zakaria is an Indian-American journalist, author, and political commentator known for his insightful analysis of global affairs. He hosts the weekly television program Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN, where he discusses international issues and interviews prominent figures in politics and business. Zakaria has also written several books, including The Post-American World, which explores the rise of other nations in a changing global landscape. Born on January 20, 1964, in Mumbai, India, Zakaria graduated from Yale University and later earned a Ph.D. from Columbia University. He has served as editor of Newsweek International and is a contributing editor for The Atlantic. His work often focuses on the intersection of politics, economics, and culture in a rapidly evolving world.