Stewart Alsop

Stewart Alsop was a prominent American journalist and political commentator, recognized for his columns in the New York Herald Tribune and Newsweek. He was also known for his insightful non-fiction books, often drawing on his experiences in intelligence during World War II and his observations of American politics.

During World War II, Stewart Alsop served with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the precursor to the CIA. His experiences in intelligence work, including parachuting behind enemy lines, later informed some of his writing.