Stephen C. Schlesinger (born August 17, 1942) is an American historian, political commentator, and international affairs specialist.
[1] He has authored and co-authored books, including Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nations and Bitter Fruit: The Story of the U.S. Coup in Guatemala.
[2] His work spans journalism, public policy, and academia, focusing on foreign relations, political history, and the role of international organizations.
[5] Schlesinger began as a freelance writer investigating the 1967 Algiers Motel murders in Detroit and covering the 1968 Czechoslovakia uprisings against the Soviet occupation.
[1] For twelve years, Schlesinger served as speechwriter and foreign policy advisor to New York State Governor Mario Cuomo during his three terms in office.