Parag Khanna
Global strategist | Expert on geopolitics and urban futures
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Parag Khanna is a global strategist whose work focuses on understanding how geography, demographics, and urbanization are reshaping our world. Through his research and speaking, he examines the evolving nature of countries, borders, and human settlement patterns in an increasingly connected yet fragmented global landscape.
His expertise centers on mapping future geopolitical scenarios and analyzing how megacities are fundamentally altering traditional notions of national boundaries and governance. Khanna explores critical questions about where and how humans will live as climate change, technology, and economic forces drive massive population shifts.
His presentations at multiple TED conferences spanning over a decade demonstrate his sustained focus on these interconnected themes of geography, urbanization, and global strategy.
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Where on Earth will people live in the future?
From the return of nomadic living to a climate-disrupted world, author and global strategist Parag Khanna has some predictions for humanity. Get a fascinating glimpse at the future as he tackles an urgent question: Where on Earth will eight billion humans live in the uncertain times ahead? (This conversation, hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member.)
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Parag Khanna at NEXT Conference 2021
Parag Khanna at How To Academy 2021
Parag Khanna at Aspen Ideas Festival 2021
Parag Khanna at Nordic Business Forum 2019
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED×3 | 2022, 2016, 2009 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
| How To Academy | 2021 | |
| NEXT Conference | 2021 | |
| Aspen Ideas Festival | 2021 | 🇺🇸Aspen, United States |
| Nordic Business Forum | 2019 | 🇫🇮Helsinki, Finland |
| DLD | 2019 |
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