Fall Intern: Critical Threats Project - Iran and Middle East
American Enterprise Institute · Washington, District Of Columbia, US
Overview The Critical Threats Project (CTP), led by Senior Fellow Frederick W. Kagan, tracks and analyzes current and emerging challenges to American nationa...
Job description
Overview The Critical Threats Project (CTP), led by Senior Fellow Frederick W. Kagan, tracks and analyzes current and emerging challenges to American national security in concert with its partner organization the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Interns will support analysis of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, Iran’s Axis of Resistance, and Iranian regional activities and domestic politics. Interns will be responsible for monitoring regional media, translating, assisting with and conducting research, orally briefing analysis, and contributing to CTP's daily Iran Update. The internship includes educational modules for developing intelligence analysis tradecraft. Qualifications: Candidates who can intern 40 hours per week in-person are preferred. Hours must fall within normal business hours in Eastern Time from Monday through Friday. Please include your weekly availability for the position in your cover letter. - Strong writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills are required. - Previous research experience, specifically related to the Middle East, is highly preferred. - The ability to work both in a team and independently is required. - A demonstrated interest in internation...