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Fareed Zakaria Q&A Archive

GPS: What's shaking up China?

9,000 suspects. 4,800 arrests. $200 million in assets seized. What is happening in China?

Zakaria: Stop trashing Karzai and help him govern

President Hamid Karzai was declared the winner of another term in office as Afghanistan's leader Monday, after his opponent in a planned runoff election withdrew.

updated Mon Nov 09 2009 15:37:42

GPS: What's shaking up China?

9,000 suspects. 4,800 arrests. $200 million in assets seized. What is happening in China?

updated Mon Nov 09 2009 15:03:33

Zakaria: Stop trashing Karzai and help him govern

President Hamid Karzai was declared the winner of another term in office as Afghanistan's leader Monday, after his opponent in a planned runoff election withdrew.

updated Mon Nov 09 2009 12:31:06

GPS Book of the Week

Why is Israel the world's capital of start-ups? CNN's Fareed Zakaria explains in his book of the week.

updated Sun Nov 08 2009 17:12:52

GPS: Global Political Shift?

Fareed Zakaria sees a fascinating global pattern emerging. Does the whole world seem to be shifting in one direction?

updated Tue Nov 03 2009 11:23:53

Zakaria: U.S. needs to test McChrystal request

A top Taliban political leader delivered a message Friday to U.S. President Obama, calling his attempt to lure away Taliban fighters with money "an old weapon that has failed already."

updated Mon Nov 02 2009 15:29:50

A future of debt addiction?

People are spending again! Not in America, but in China. Will debt addiction be a problem down the road?

updated Tue Oct 27 2009 16:30:16

Fareed's take: Middle path

Fareed gives his take on an idea our recent guest proposed on what military strategy combination to use in Afghanistan.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 17:29:41

Iran's trials and errors

Iran freed journalist Maziar Bahari. Some call it altruism, but hundreds are imprisoned and others have been executed.

updated Sat Oct 24 2009 04:15:08

Zakaria: Karzai likely to win again

Afghanistan's president is downplaying accusations of widespread fraud in his country's recent elections, but he's emphasizing the importance of a runoff for the sake of ensuring peace and stability in his nascent and war-torn democracy.

updated Thu Oct 22 2009 19:23:36

Karzai on McChrystal

President Karzai weighs in on the McChrystal report and whether he wants to see more American troops in Afghanistan.

updated Thu Oct 22 2009 16:41:58

Karzai on the runoff

President Karzai explains why he changed his mind about a runoff.

updated Thu Oct 22 2009 16:04:26

Runoff pressure on Karzai

Who put the most pressure on President Karzai for a runoff? Find out who contacted him and what worked.

updated Thu Oct 22 2009 15:52:32

Afghanistan election runoff

Will the runoff election be any better? Karzai gives his assurances, but will it be enough?

updated Thu Oct 22 2009 15:40:54

Karzai on McChrystal

President Karzai weighs in on the McCrystal report and whether he wants to see more American troops in Afghanistan.

updated Sun Oct 18 2009 19:46:46

World economy back on track

Fareed notes that the rest of the world is doing better than expected and this is helping US companies too.

updated Fri Oct 16 2009 10:58:10

Zakaria: World helps U.S. on road to prosperity

The Dow carved out another one-year high Thursday, as rising oil prices and a late-session rally in commodity stocks overshadowed any bank sector weakness after Citigroup and Goldman Sachs' profit reports.

updated Sun Oct 11 2009 13:10:21

Obama's week of war and peace

Think you know Fareed Zakaria's take on Afghanistan and President Obama's win of the Nobel Peace Prize? Click to see if you're right.

updated Fri Oct 09 2009 11:17:22

Zakaria: Nobel rewards Obama's 'big, bold gambit'

President Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, a stunning decision that comes just eight months into his presidency.

updated Mon Oct 05 2009 14:57:51

Zakaria: Moment of truth coming on Iran

President Obama called on Iran to provide the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency with "unfettered" access to the newly disclosed Qom uranium enrichment site, and Tehran's nuclear negotiator said the country would cooperate with inspectors.

updated Sun Oct 04 2009 16:27:13

What's killing the Kalashnikov

The manufacturer of the world's most popular weapon is going broke. Has Africa's credit card caused Russian bankruptcy?

updated Sun Oct 04 2009 14:53:30

Moment of truth for Iran

Can the West live with a nuclear Iran? Fareed says yes, it will unite the Arab world against Iran rather than Israel.

updated Sun Oct 04 2009 13:24:43

Is Europe moving right?

Is the center-right more competent when it comes to the economy in Europe?

updated Sun Sep 27 2009 18:54:35

China's change on climate

China, not the US, takes the lead in climate change at the UN this week while Congress keeps Obama from taking the lead.

updated Fri Sep 25 2009 17:22:47

Zakaria: U.S. should react to Libya's actions, not its words

Lisa Gibson, who lost her brother in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, sat down the other day with the man many blame for the notorious attack: Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

updated Sun Sep 20 2009 17:35:01

Russia's future

Today there are two very different Russias: a thuggish police state and a modern global power. Which is the future Russia?

updated Sun Sep 20 2009 15:50:41

Russian alcohol crisis

Alcohol is killing Russians at an alarming rate which has the potential to drag the country down with it.

updated Fri Sep 18 2009 17:00:08

Zakaria: U.S. did the right thing the wrong way on missiles

The United States is significantly overhauling Bush-era plans for a missile defense shield in Europe, based partly on the latest analysis of Iran's offensive capabilities, President Obama said this week.

updated Fri Sep 18 2009 12:47:57

GPS: Russia missile

On GPS this week, Russian President Medvedev laid out his problems with the U.S. missile defense shield plans.

updated Tue Sep 15 2009 11:09:29

Zakaria: U.S. must not walk away from Afghanistan

Two service members with the NATO-led force were killed in eastern Afghanistan, military officials said Friday.

updated Sun Sep 13 2009 21:07:06

Afghan elections

Former finance minister, rumored to be next prime minister, Ashraf Ghani on what really happened with Afghan elections.

updated Sun Sep 06 2009 17:52:45

Cyber Sleuths and North Korea

Cyber sleuths using satellite images of North Korea, point out interesting findings.

updated Sun Aug 16 2009 15:53:08

Cuba in the toilet

Cuba is running out of toilet paper. While Cuba blames the Global Financial Crisis, Fareed blames Communism.

updated Fri Aug 14 2009 12:34:40

Zakaria: Surprising progress in Mideast

Senior members of the Palestinian Fatah party have suffered a serious upset in a vote to determine the party's key decision-making body.

updated Sat Aug 08 2009 13:46:56

Zakaria: Clinton says husband's trip has precedents

Laura Ling and Euna Lee are back in the United States after President Bill Clinton flew to North Korea to negotiate the journalists' release.

updated Thu Aug 06 2009 16:03:30

Clinton defends N. Korea trip

Hillary Clinton defends her husband's trip to North Korea. Watch the full interview on CNN, Sunday at 1 and 5 P.M. EST.

updated Fri Jul 31 2009 14:58:57

Zakaria: Americans hold key to economic recovery

The pace of economic decline slowed substantially in the second quarter, as the U.S. economy shrank at an annual rate of 1 percent, far less than it did in the first quarter, according to a government report released Friday.

updated Sun Jul 26 2009 20:41:26

Interviewed from Iran

A rare interview from inside Iran. Are the hard-liners losing power? Is the Supreme Leader still supreme?

updated Sun Jul 26 2009 16:33:53

Will finance go French?

The most powerful woman in France wants to improve financial regulation and Americans' view of France.

updated Sun Jul 26 2009 15:56:14

Recession's end near?

Are we done with this recession? An economist, an historian, and a billionaire argue what is to come.

updated Fri Jul 24 2009 15:15:39

Zakaria: Violence could flare again in Iran

Security forces dispersed a crowd gathering to protest the country's regime Tuesday at a square in Iran's capital.

updated Sun Jul 19 2009 19:50:41

Is Afghanistan worth it?

After a deadly month for NATO, two experts examine whether troops in Afghanistan hurt U.S. interests in the region.

updated Sun Jul 19 2009 19:44:22

Africa's greatest success?

Fifteen years after genocide, Rwanda's president speaks about a tragic past and a hopeful future.

updated Fri Jul 17 2009 12:33:55

Zakaria: Africa's biggest success story

President Obama reached out to Africa earlier this week with a wide-ranging address praising the continent's steady achievements, but he called its persistent violent conflicts "a millstone around Africa's neck."

updated Fri Jul 10 2009 13:56:50

'Strong dollar' in America's best interest

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner talks about his upcoming trip to Europe and the global economy with CNN's Fareed Zakaria.

updated Fri Jul 03 2009 17:04:12

Iran vs. Great Britain

David Miliband discusses why Iran is so angry at Great Britain.

updated Fri Jul 03 2009 09:09:53

Zakaria: Iran regime has become a 'naked dictatorship'

Three leading Iranian reformists who have rejected the results of last month's election questioned the legitimacy of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government Wednesday.

updated Tue Jun 30 2009 20:08:08

GPS: What in the World?

In this edition of GPS: What in the World? Fareed Zakaria asks "where" in the world is Ayatollah Sistani?

updated Sun Jun 28 2009 19:00:55

GPS: Krugman and Taylor

Paul Krugman and John B. Taylor debate the origins of the financial crisis and the proposed health care plan.

updated Sun Jun 28 2009 17:59:55

Inside Iran's intel

Robert Baer discusses Iran's Revolutionary Guard and the U.S. government's knowledge of what is really going on in Iran.

updated Sun Jun 28 2009 17:34:26

GPS: Tony Blair on Iran

Tony Blair talks to Fareed Zakaria about the Iranian election crisis, and President Obama's response.

updated Fri Jun 26 2009 15:06:32

Zakaria: Not yet time for revolution in Iran

Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi issued a defiant statement Thursday, again insisting the controversial June 12 presidential election was a "fraud," Iran's government-funded Press TV reported.

updated Fri Jun 26 2009 11:12:12

Inside the Revolutionary Guard

Who has the real power in Iran? Fareed Zakaria talks to a former Revolutionary Guard member about Iran's power struggle.

updated Wed Jun 24 2009 19:08:11

GPS: What in the World?

What in the World?

updated Sun Jun 21 2009 19:45:30

Brzezinski on Iran

CNN's Fareed Zakaria sits down with Fmr. National Security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski to discuss the Iran election crisis.

updated Mon Jun 15 2009 21:08:15

Global coal hunger

CNN's Fareed Zakaria looks at the world's increasing appetite for coal.

updated Sun Jun 14 2009 16:56:44

GPS: Christiane Amanpour

CNN Christiane Amanpour gives Fareed Zakaria her take on Iran's election.

updated Sun Jun 14 2009 15:58:05

GPS: Highlight reel

'GPS' put together a reel that includes some of our most memorable highlights from our impressive roster of guests.

updated Sun Jun 14 2009 15:40:00

Iran election: what now?

Reza Aslan, Afshin Molavi, and Nicholas Burns discuss the Iranian elections and what the outcome could mean.

updated Fri Jun 12 2009 17:27:18

Zakaria: Iran election could make history

Voters turned out in heavy numbers Friday in Iran's election. Some lined up before polls opened, and others waited more than three hours under the hot sun to cast their ballots.

updated Fri Jun 05 2009 14:06:34

Zakaria: Obama speech a success, with one missing piece

President Obama delivered his long-awaited and wide-ranging speech Thursday on American and Muslim relations, offering a hand of friendship to Islam and addressing an array of quandaries and conflicts dividing the two cultures.

updated Fri Jun 05 2009 10:10:14

Muslim reaction to Obama

Fareed Zakaria gathers Muslims from around the world to talk about President Obama's speech in Cairo.

updated Thu Jun 04 2009 21:25:43

Zakaria: North Korea tests are old news, new challenges

North Korea has test-fired a short-range missile off the country's east coast, a South Korean military source said Friday.

updated Fri May 22 2009 15:49:18

Zakaria: Elections could mark India's debut as great power

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh took the oath of office Friday for a second consecutive term after winning a mandate for his Congress party.

updated Tue May 19 2009 13:52:17

Zakaria: Pakistan's crackdown will create chaos

A Taliban spokesman issued threats and ultimatums against Pakistani officials this week, as the country's military continued its offensive against the militant group in the Swat Valley.

updated Mon May 18 2009 16:47:54

Musharraf on Pakistan

Fareed sits down with former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to discuss the current instability in Pakistan.

updated Fri May 15 2009 11:50:37

Musharraf on Pakistan

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf speaks about the state of his country and what its future holds.

updated Fri May 15 2009 11:45:05

Musharraf war money

Pervez Musharraf, former president of Pakistan, speaks about $10 billion the U.S. provided to fight terrorism.

updated Fri May 08 2009 14:16:33

Zakaria: China strategy is to wait out Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama says the key to stopping violence around the world is to stop "destructive emotion."

updated Fri May 01 2009 17:06:24

Zakaria: Pakistani military finally focusing on Taliban

Pakistan's military struck back this week at militants in Taliban-held areas.

updated Fri May 01 2009 14:27:44

Defense secretary on Iraq

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks exclusively about the violence in Iraq with CNN's Fareed Zakaria.

updated Fri May 01 2009 11:15:32

Defense Secy. Gates on policy

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks exclusively about Obama's foreign policy with CNN's Fareed Zakaria.

updated Thu Apr 23 2009 11:54:33

Zakaria: 'Spiraling chaos' possible in Pakistan

Taliban militants, who implemented Islamic law in Pakistan's violence-plagued Swat Valley last week, have now taken control of a neighboring district 60 miles (less than 100 kilometers) from the capital, Islamabad.

updated Fri Apr 17 2009 13:09:27

Zakaria: Karzai rejects key Obama strategy

The Afghan government will change a law that critics say legalizes rape within marriage for Shia Muslims, President Hamid Karzai told CNN Thursday.

updated Tue Apr 14 2009 12:08:33

Syria speaks out

CNN's Fareed Zakaria talks with Syrian ambassador to the U.S. Imad Moustapha about the possibility of peace with Israel.

updated Tue Apr 14 2009 11:44:23

Syria ready for Mideast peace

Syria's ambassador to the U.S. speaks about the role his country wants to play in making peace in the Middle East.

updated Tue Apr 14 2009 11:43:56

Obama and the G20

Analysis on President Obama's trip to Europe.

updated Sun Apr 05 2009 17:47:12

GPS: James Baker

CNN's Fareed Zakaria discusses the economy and Mideast politics with former Secretary of State James Baker.

updated Sun Apr 05 2009 17:46:50

GPS: 'What in the World?'

Fareed Zakaria examines an economic fix outlined by New York's insurance superintendent.

updated Sun Apr 05 2009 17:46:23

GPS Panel

CNN's Fareed Zakaria discusses President Obama's trip overseas with Martin Wolf, Moises Naim and Nicholas Kristof.

updated Fri Apr 03 2009 18:55:45

Zakaria: Obama critics have it wrong

President Obama on Friday called on Europe and the United States to drop negative attitudes toward each other and said "unprecedented coordination" is needed to confront the global economic crisis.

updated Fri Apr 03 2009 15:42:53

GPS: Baker on Obama

Former Secretary of State James Baker weighs in on Pres. Obama's performance thus far.

updated Sun Mar 29 2009 16:48:50

GPS: President Lula

CNN's Fareed Zakaria talks to Brazil's President Lula on his meeting with Obama, Brazil's economy, the AIG scandal and more.

updated Sun Mar 29 2009 16:48:35

GPS: Panel 3/29

Bret Stephens, Nick Kristof, Dominique Moisi & Rashid Khalidi discuss the Middle East, the economy & Obama's 1st 50 days.

updated Sun Mar 29 2009 15:23:04

GPS: What in the world for 3/29?

Has global protectionism gotten out of hand? It should be discussed at the G-20 summit, says CNN's Fareed Zakaria.

updated Wed Mar 25 2009 16:33:21

Brazilian president seeks more clout for countries like his

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says emerging industrialized nations like Brazil, China and India should have a greater say in world affairs.

updated Wed Mar 25 2009 09:28:59

GPS: Brazil's president

President Lula of Brazil discusses improving U.S. relations with both Cuba and Venezuela.

updated Fri Mar 20 2009 15:27:21

GPS Exclusive: Spitzer Speaks

In a CNN exclusive, Eliot Spitzer talks to Fareed Zakaria about the economic crisis and his scandal with prostitutes.

updated Fri Mar 20 2009 08:19:59

Spitzer: Larger problems at AIG

Former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer says the focus on AIG bonuses may force many to miss the big picture.

updated Sun Mar 15 2009 17:31:14

Zakaria: Obama impresses with first foreign policy moves

President Obama is halfway through his first 100 days in office and, although he has focused primarily on domestic policy, he also has made a number of foreign policy moves.

updated Sun Mar 08 2009 17:36:44

More with Gamal Mubarak

CNN's Fareed Zakaria interviews Gamal Mubarak, son of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his heir apparent.

updated Sun Mar 08 2009 17:36:32

Egypt's Gamal Mubarak

CNN's Fareed Zakaria interviews Gamal Mubarak, son of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his heir apparent.

updated Sun Mar 08 2009 16:17:33

Political economic panel

CNN's Fareed Zakaria talks to panelists about the intersection of economic and political problems at home and abroad.

updated Fri Mar 06 2009 15:42:09

Zakaria: Clinton off to a great start

The United States is calling for a conference on Afghanistan and the broader regional challenge to take place March 31, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced Thursday.

updated Sun Mar 01 2009 19:37:30

Harper offers advice to U.S.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper talks to CNN's Fareed Zakaria about how the U.S. can overcome the economic recession.

updated Sun Mar 01 2009 18:57:37

Zakaria talks with Canadian PM

Zakaria examines the future of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, the financial crisis and Canada's trade policy with the U.S.

updated Sun Mar 01 2009 17:46:02

Al Qaeda treatment for Taliban?

CNN's Fareed Zakaria hosts a panel discussing if the world community should treat the Taliban like al Qaeda.

updated Sun Mar 01 2009 17:38:29

Zakaria talks with Martin Wolf

Zakaria discusses Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf's bleak predictions for the global economy.

updated Sat Feb 28 2009 00:15:34

Zakaria: Policy on radical Islam should see distinctions

The Pakistani government recently announced a truce with the Taliban and allowed it to set up Islamic courts in the country's Swat Valley. Reports abound that girls will no longer be allowed to go to school, that brutal beatings are taking place for minor infractions, and the list goes on.

updated Fri Feb 27 2009 11:02:57

This week on GPS

Christopher Hitchens, Bernard-Henri Levy, and Fawaz Gerges argue if the Taliban and al Qaeda are one and the same.

updated Mon Feb 23 2009 16:56:41

Pakistan political crisis

Pakistani political activist Imran Khan speaks out against the Pakistani government and how to fight terrorism.

updated Sun Feb 22 2009 19:02:34

GPS: Clinton's Asia Trip

CNN's Fareed Zakaria hosts a panel of experts to discuss Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's first trip to Asia.

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