“During the 1980s, international interest in the Nicaraguan war was intense. No conflict since the Spanish civil war had provoked such passion around the world. It was a classic good-versus-evil war.”

American author, historian, and journalist

Stephen Kinzer is an American author, historian, and journalist. He is known for his work as a correspondent for The New York Times and for his writing across books, newspapers, and news agencies. Kinzer has published several books and continues to write for a range of outlets. His work reflects the concerns of a journalist and historian, with a focus shaped by reporting, analysis, and long-form commentary.