Thomas Friedman

Thomas L. Friedman (born July 20, 1953) is an American journalist, columnist, and author, currently working as an Op-Ed columnist for the New York Times. His columns, concentrating mainly on foreign affairs, appear in the Op ed page on Wednesdays and Fridays. Friedman is known for advocating a compromise peace between Israel and the Palestinians, modernization of the Arab world, and globalization and laissez-faire capitalism, while sometimes remarking on their potential pitfalls. His books address various aspects of international politics, from a centrist perspective on the political spectrum.

Partial bibliography

• The World Is Flat: A Brief History Of The Twenty-first Century (2005) ISBN 0374292884
• Longitudes and Attitudes: Exploring the World After September 11 (2002) ISBN 0374190666
• The Lexus and the Olive Tree (1999) ISBN 0374185522
• From Beirut to Jerusalem (1989) ISBN 0374158940, (updated 1990) ISBN 0385413726