The Critical Threats Project (CTP), led by Senior Fellow Frederick W. Kagan, tracks and analyzes current and emerging challenges to American national security with its partner organization, the Institute for the Study of War. 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, providing oral briefings on CTP analysis, and contributing to CTP’s daily Iran Update newsletter. The internship includes educational modules for developing intelligence analysis tradecraft.

Qualifications

• 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 on a team and independently is required.
• A demonstrated interest in international relations, Iran, the Middle East, and defense policy is required.
• Openness to constructive feedback is required.
• Initiative, dedication to CTP’s mission, a strong work ethic, and creativity are highly valued.
• The ability to read and research in regional languages (including Arabic, Hebrew, Kurdish, Persian, and Turkish) is highly desired but not required.

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.

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 GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university. AEI’s internship program runs for 12 weeks, and all related programming will take place in person in Washington, DC. Please see the internship program home page for updates.

The summer program dates are either Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, August 21, or Tuesday, June 2, to Friday, August 28.