💼 About This Role

You'll conduct research on U.S. foreign policy and military strategy in the Middle East and South Asia, contributing to policy analysis, rapid-response pieces, and op-eds. You'll support senior staff and track daily news cycles. This internship offers hands-on experience at a Washington, D.C. public policy think tank.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Conduct research on U.S. foreign policy and military strategy in the Middle East and South Asia.
• Contribute to policy research, rapid-response analysis, and op-eds.
• Monitor daily and weekly news cycles for developments relevant to ongoing research.
• Support congressional outreach, communications, and tracking political developments.

📋 Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in the Greater Middle East and related geopolitical issues.
• Familiarity with U.S. foreign policy and ongoing policy debates in the United States.
• Understanding of realism as a theory of international relations and military restraint.
• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in political science, international relations, or related field.

✨ Nice to Have

• Fluency in Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Pashto, or Urdu.
• Background in economics or statistics.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💻 Remote work option available.
• 📋 Hands-on experience aligned with academic interests and career goals.
• 📅 Internal meetings and external engagements participation.