Santi Ruiz

Santi Ruiz is a dedicated policy analyst and communicator, currently serving as Editorial Director at the Institute for Progress, where he leads the 'Statecraft' newsletter and podcast. This platform is dedicated to interviewing policymakers and civil servants to uncover the practicalities of achieving policy goals and demystifying the internal workings of government. His work reflects a deep interest in government efficiency, state capacity, and the procedural aspects of policy implementation. ifp+5

Santi has a diverse background in journalism and research, having served as a staff reporter for the Washington Free Beacon, covering science and tech policy, and as a Syria Researcher for Airwars, where he tracked civilian casualties from airstrikes. This experience highlights his analytical skills and commitment to investigating complex issues and communicating findings to a broader audience. freebeacon+3

Beyond his policy and journalism work, Santi is also a thoughtful writer and curator of ideas through his 'Regress Studies' Substack, where he publishes essays on history and its relevance. His Goodreads profile further reveals a broad intellectual curiosity, with extensive reading in various genres including European history, and a dedication to continuous learning, as evidenced by his current reading on nonprofit management. substack+2