Stephen Low (December 2, 1927, Cincinnati – November 15, 2010) was an American diplomat.
He was a United States Ambassador to Zambia (1976–1979) and Nigeria (1979–1981) as well as Director of the Foreign Service Institute.
[3] He was a senior member of the National Security Council Staff from 1974 to 1976.
[2] While serving in Lusaka he played a key role in the negotiations seeking a solution to the conflict in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), working along with British diplomat Johnny Graham as the U.S. member of the Anglo-American Consultative Team for Rhodesia.
Low's solid work in Zambia was an important component of the U.S. contribution to the international efforts to facilitate a settlement for Rhodesia, helping to bring about the Lancaster House Agreement in December 1979 which led to the formation of independent Zimbabwe.