Richard Stengel

Richard Stengel is a prominent journalist, editor, and political analyst with an extensive career in media, government, and public service. Currently, he serves as a political analyst at MSNBC.3

Career Highlights

Government Service:: Stengel served as the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs in the Obama administration from 2013 to 2016.13 In this role, he modernized the State Department's communications efforts, led counter-disinformation initiatives, and established the Global Engagement Center to combat global disinformation.3

Journalism:: Prior to his government service, Stengel had a distinguished career in journalism:

• Editor of TIME Magazine: He served as the managing editor of TIME for seven years.13
• National Constitution Center: From 2004 to 2006, he was the President and CEO of the National Constitution Center.13

Literary Work

Stengel is an accomplished author with several books to his name:

• Collaborated with Nelson Mandela on his autobiography, "Long Walk to Freedom".12
• Authored "Information Wars: How We Lost the Global Battle Against Disinformation".12
• Wrote "Mandela's Way," a New York Times bestseller about his experience working with the South African leader.2

Current Roles

• Political Analyst at MSNBC3
• Co-chair of CARE, a global poverty relief organization3
• Board Member of CARE3

Education

Stengel attended Princeton University, where he played on the 1975 NIT championship basketball team. He later studied English at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.2

Richard Stengel's diverse experience in journalism, government, and public policy has established him as a respected voice in political analysis and international affairs.