Thomas Friedman
Journalist; author of 'The World is Flat'
Born
July 20th, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An American journalist and author, contributions to international reporting include significant coverage of global affairs and issues related to globalization. Wrote multiple influential books, including 'The World is Flat', which discusses the processes driving globalization. Held the position of foreign affairs op-ed columnist for The New York Times, providing analysis on global economic and political systems. Received multiple Pulitzer Prizes for reporting, including awards for coverage of the 1982 Lebanon War and the Gulf War.
Authored 'The World is Flat'
Won Pulitzer Prize for foreign reporting
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