Hannah Ryder

Writing for PS since 2017
3 commentaries
1 videos & podcasts

Hannah Ryder, a former head of policy and partnerships for the United Nations Development Programme in China, is founder and CEO of Development Reimagined.

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The China Factor in Kenya and Zimbabwe
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The China Factor in Kenya and Zimbabwe

Nov 24, 2017 Hannah Ryder examines how ties between two African states and China have upended conventional political wisdom.

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The Imperialist People’s Republic of Africa?
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The Imperialist People’s Republic of Africa?

Jul 13, 2017 Hannah Ryder warns African countries not to be complacent in their dealings with China.

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The End of Poverty in China?
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The End of Poverty in China?

Mar 28, 2017 Hannah Ryder explains why raising living standards has become more difficult – and far more costly – than ever.

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Hannah Ryder on China’s Interests in Africa
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Hannah Ryder on China’s Interests in Africa

Oct 17, 2017 Hannah Ryder speaks with PS editors about China in Africa.

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Impeachment and the Wider World

Carl Bildt

As with the proceedings against former US Presidents Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton, the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump is ultimately a domestic political issue that will be decided in the US Congress. But, unlike those earlier cases, the Ukraine scandal threatens to jam up the entire machinery of US foreign policy.

Making America Mediocre

Anne O. Krueger

America owes its economic strength to its private sector, which has long benefited from an absence of undue influence by politicians and the state. But under US President Donald Trump's administration, discretionary decisions by policymakers are increasingly giving some companies advantages over others.

Why Financial Markets’ New Exuberance Is Irrational

Nouriel Roubini

Owing to a recent easing of both Sino-American tensions and monetary policies, many investors seem to be betting on another era of expansion for the global economy. But they would do well to remember that the fundamental risks to growth remain, and are actually getting worse.