Phil Lind Initiative: Thomas L. Friedman

A three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and bestselling author, Thomas L. Friedman has spent over four decades translating the complexities of global politics, technology, and the environmental crisis into sharp, accessible insight. His many books, including The World is Flat and Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations, have transformed the way millions of readers understand globalization and our rapidly changing world.

Part of the 2026 Lind Initiative series: America First, America Alone? Global Politics in an Age of Uncertainty, presented by UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs in partnership with the Chan Centre. Moderated by Peter Klein.

Chan Members get access to Pre-Sale on Tuesday Dec 16th at 12pm

General On-Sale begins Thursday Dec 18th at 12pm