During some years, Foreign Policy magazine recognizes the world's preeminent thought leaders and public intellectuals in an annual issue, "100 Leading Global Thinkers". The list has become one of Foreign Policy's most-read features. Honorees include a wide range of leaders, advocates, innovators, artists, government officials, and visionaries from around the world.
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The editors of Foreign Policy select the 100 global thinkers based on their standout contributions over the previous year and their ability to translate ideas into action that change and shape the world.
Since 2011, Foreign Policy has honored these leaders at an annual celebration, held at the time of the release of the print issue, in Washington, D.C.
2005 list
The following appeared on the 2005 list. This was known in that year as the "2005 FP Top 100 Public Intellectuals Poll". It was conducted with Prospect magazine.
2010 list
The following appeared on the 2010 list.
2011 list
The following appeared on the 2010 list.
2012 list
The following are the honorees for the 2013 Leading Global Thinkers issue.
2013 list
The following are the honorees for the 2013 Leading Global Thinkers issue.
2014 list
The following are the honorees for the 2014 Leading Global Thinkers issue.