Democratizing Foreign Policy Research Intern

About the company

Quincy Institute

Think tanks · 11 to 50 employees

What you'll do

• Research and writing of op-eds and articles as needed
• Research on U.S. policies relating to arms transfers, including consequences of U.S. sales and statistical research on major arms suppliers
• Research on foreign governments and Pentagon contractors lobbying for arms sales, U.S. military bases abroad, and, generally, the militarization of U.S. foreign policy
• Research on U.S. national security strategy and force posture with an eye towards crafting alternative approaches
• Conduct primary research on Pentagon contractors and the economic impacts of Pentagon spending–including investigating tradeoffs with other forms of government spending–for reports and policy briefs
• Investigate the influence of the military industrial complex on U.S. foreign policy

What you need

• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to work with and interpret primary documents
• Basic skills in data collection, database management, and basic statistical analysis
• Exemplary attention to detail and excellent writing skills (a record of published writing is preferred)
• Demonstrate a keen interest in the restraint-oriented approach of the Quincy Institute and thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
• General administrative work for the Quincy Institute, as needed
• The candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in political science, international relations, regional studies, or a related field, or be a recent graduate in these areas
• Proficient in basic technical skills, including Google Suite. Advanced understanding of data analysis and using generative AI for research are a plus

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