Intern, American Strategy Program (Spring, 2012)

The New America Foundation is seeking enthusiastic unpaid 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.

Responsibilities

Substantive research to support the American Strategy Program in general and the following areas:

  • Grand strategy, global governance, and great powers
  • Counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, and the global jihadist movement
  • U.S.-Cuba Policy
  • Nuclear Strategy and Non-Proliferation
  • Middle East Policy
  • Content development for ASP's various policy blogs.
  • Administrative support to the program associate as directed, including staffing events at New America.
  • Other tasks as directed.


 

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

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: lebovich@newamerica.net for grand strategy, counterterrorism, and Cuba policy; and guyer@newamerica.net for Middle East policy. Please state "Intern, American Strategy Program" in the e-mail subject line. No phone calls please!

 

 

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