Fareed Zakaria on How Global Economic Trends Affect Commercial Real Estate

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Fareed Zakaria, described by Esquire as "the most influential foreign policy adviser of his generation," is widely respected for his ability to spot economic and political trends around the world. Dr. Zakaria oversees all of Newsweek's editions abroad, and his cover stories and columns reach more than 25 million readers weekly. He is also the host of a weekly international news program, Fareed Zakaria GPS, that airs on CNN Worldwide.

His bestseller, The Future of Freedom, has been translated into 20 languages, and was called "a work of tremendous originality and insight," by The Washington Post. His new book, The Post-American World, is about the "rise of the rest" — the growth of China, India, Brazil and many other countries—and what it means for the future.

Dr. Zakaria will deliver an important message to the commercial real estate industry during his keynote address at the Monday General Session. He will share insights on the politics and culture of the global economy, global threats and U.S. foreign policy, and the solution to the energy problem.

Visit Fareed Zakaria's website.
Check out Fareed Zakaria's Newsweek cover story on the economy: "There is a Silver Lining"
Visit the website for Fareed Zakaria's TV show, Fareed Zakaria GPS.
Fareed Zakaria discusses his new book, The Post-American World, in an interview with BBC World News America

State of the Industry 2009

Kicking off the Monday General Session is BOMA International President and COO Henry H. Chamberlain, CAE, APR, who will discuss the state of commercial real estate in 2009.