The Critical Threats Project, led by Frederick W. Kagan, tracks and analyzes current and emerging challenges to American national security, particularly through regular open-source intelligence updates. Interns on the Middle East portfolio 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 media monitoring and analysis, research, and intelligence collection.

Interested candidates should demonstrate strong writing and analytical skills and the ability to independently research and work on a team. Initiative, dedication to the project’s mission, an excellent work ethic, and creativity are highly valued. The ability to read and conduct research in Arabic, Hebrew, or Persian is highly desired but not required. Please include your weekly availability for the position in your cover letter. Summer CTP internships begin on May 28, 2024.

While the AEI Internship Program and all related programming will take place in-person in Washington, DC this spring, virtual interns may be accepted on a case by case basis. Please include your in-person/virtual preference in your cover letter.

About AEI Internships

AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation’s leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a 3.4 GPA or higher from a top-ranking college or university. The AEI internship program runs 12 weeks. Please see the internship program home page for updates about the program.

If you are interested in an AEI internship, you might also be interested in applying for AEI’s Summer Honors Program! AEI’s Summer Honors Program is an intensive, fully-funded educational and professional development opportunity for top undergraduate students. Situated in the heart of Washington, DC, this program provides participants the opportunity to connect with the ideas, research, and network of AEI–one of America’s preeminent policy think tanks. This will occur during an intensive one-week seminar led by an AEI scholar or partner instructor. All undergraduates, including Winter 2023 and Spring 2024 graduates are eligible to apply for this terrific paid one-week program. The Early Decision deadline is February 1 and the Regular Decision deadline is March 1. AEI internships can be done in conjunction with Summer Honors Program. Please visit https://www.aei.org/shp/ to learn more.