Scott C. Johnson spent much of the last decade in the Middle East, covering the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and in Africa, reporting on politics and current affairs. He has been the chief of Newsweek’s Mexico, Baghdad, and Africa bureaus, as well as a special correspondent from Paris. His acclaimed 2012 memoir "The Wolf and the Watchman" was long listed for the National Book Award and named a Washington Post Notable Book. He has appeared in various American media, including on CNN and NPR, and his work has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, Foreign Policy and Politico. He lives in California with his wife and son.