Moisés Naím is a prominent Venezuelan intellectual, writer, and commentator known for his in-depth analysis of power and the political, economic, and social transformations of the contemporary world. The author of influential books such as Illicit, The End of Power, The Revenge of Power, and Charlatans, he has explored the impact of global crime, the shifting nature of power in the 21st century, new forms of authoritarianism, and manipulation in the public sphere. A distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and editor-in-chief emeritus of Foreign Policy, he hosted the program Efecto Naím for twenty years, dedicated to examining major global changes. Recognized by outlets such as Prospect and Foreign Policy as one of the world’s most influential thinkers, he writes regularly for El País, The Atlantic, La Repubblica, The Washington Post, and the Financial Times.