Intern, American Strategy Program

The New America Foundation is seeking enthusiastic intern applicants  to assist the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation. The American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation is one of Washington's most dynamic and innovative foreign policy centers situated at the nexus of strategy, policy and politics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Substantive research to support the American Strategy Program in general and the following areas:
  1. Grand Strategy, Great Powers and America's Role in the World
  2. Nuclear Strategy and Non-Proliferation
  3. Middle-East Policy
  4. Counter-terrorism and Counter-insurgency
  5. U.S.-Cuba Policy
  6. Smart Globalization
• Content development for ASP's various policy blogs.
• Administrative support to the program associate as directed, including staffing events at New America.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Enrollment in a undergraduate foreign policy program;
• Proven research and analytical skills, with a clear substantive interest in one of the initiatives listed above;
• Strong writing and editing abilities;
• Familiarity with internet research tools;
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
• Be a flexible and enthusiastic team player; and
• Relevant language skills a plus but not required (Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Hebrew, Farsi, etc.)

Application Process

The American Strategy Program is currently accepting intern applications by the following deadlines;

Summer: April 10

Fall: August 10

Spring: December 10

Due to the volume of applications we will not confirm receipt. E-mail resume, cover letter and one writing sample (up to six pages) to: tiedemann@newamerica.net .Please state "Intern, American Strategy Program" in the e-mail subject line. No phone calls please!