Reid Standish — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Editorial Director at the International Press Institute (IPI), overseeing editorial operations and strategy.
Works as a Research Fellow at CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies, focusing on China's expanding footprint.
Has over 10 years of experience reporting across Europe, Central Asia, Russia, and China's global footprint.
Leads work to strengthen IPI's advocacy and support among policymakers, media, and partner organizations.
Focuses research on infrastructure investment, surveillance technology, sanctions exposure, and political leverage.
Previously worked as a Special Correspondent at Foreign Policy.

Biography

Reid Standish is an Editorial Director at the International Press Institute (IPI) and a Research Fellow at the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS). As Editorial Director at IPI, he shapes and implements the organization's editorial operations and strategy, ensuring high editorial and research standards across statements, reports, and publications.