Nicholas Schmidle is an American journalist, non-fiction writer, and staff writer at The New Yorker, specializing in investigative journalism on finance, politics, and international affairs. He joined The New Yorker in 2015 and has contributed in-depth articles on topics ranging from U.S. foreign policy and military operations to financial scandals and political influence networks. Prior to The New Yorker, he worked as a correspondent for The Atlantic and has reported extensively from regions including Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. His personal background—having grown up partly in Pakistan due to his parents' missionary work—informs his nuanced perspectives on global conflicts and cultures. Career highlights include his 2009 New Yorker piece on the U.S. Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden, as well as reporting on financier Paul Singer and related influence networks. He has authored books and articles exploring themes of war, religion, and extremism, holds degrees from prestigious institutions, and is recognized for his rigorous, on-the-ground journalism style. Beyond writing, he has been a fellow at organizations like the Council on Foreign Relations and has taught journalism. His work has occasionally stirred controversy, such as questions about details in his bin Laden raid article, but he remains a prominent voice in American journalism, contributing to public understanding of complex global issues.