Project Syndicate's Forward Thinkers List - Project Syndicate

As the world grapples with escalating economic and political upheavals, fact-based commentary and analysis are more vital than ever. As old orthodoxies are called into question, there is a growing demand for new voices capable of challenging established wisdom, providing insight into evolving technologies and economic trends, and countering misinformation. Project Syndicate’s Forward Thinkers list aims to recognize and spotlight emerging intellectual innovators. It brings together 30 influential voices from academia, policymaking, civil society, and the private sector. These individuals tackle a wide range of critical issues, from climate change and geopolitics to the future of capitalism and the health of liberal democracy. Each participant is a leader in their field, and we believe their insights will not only shape public discourse within their respective countries but also have a growing impact on the global stage in the years to come. Assembling such a list, of course, is a tricky and somewhat risky endeavor. To ensure our Forward Thinkers list reflects a wide array of perspectives, fields, and regions, we consulted Project Syndicate’s extensive network of contributors, as well as our readers. The final selection was carefully chosen by Project Syndicate’s editors with the aim of showcasing voices we believe will help shape and illuminate political debates in the years to come.