Research Internship – Political-Military Analysis

Hudson Institute

Intern providing research and administrative support to the Political-Military Analysis team on Russia-China relations. Also exposed to critical issues in U.S.

Posted 6/24/2026internshipWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting open-source research for inclusion in reports and articles
Writing literature reviews including the gathered sources
Keeping the expert and team up to date on current events
Assisting the expert with research projects and presentations
Assisting with articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing memos
Assisting with administrative tasks and event support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates should be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in political science, international relations, economics, security studies, military studies, or related fields.
Candidates should show a demonstrated interest in military operations, strategy, and Russia-China relations
Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines.
Candidates should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
Especially interested in candidates with Russian language capabilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote or hybrid work is desired for this position

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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