CSIS Middle East Program

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Established in Washington, DC over 60 years ago, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions to help decisionmakers chart a course toward a better world. The CSIS Middle East Program analyzes the drivers of the region’s social, political, economic, and environmental changes for U.S. and global audiences. With a broad following among decision makers and thought leaders around the world, the CSIS Middle East Program disseminates its ideas through written scholarship in various formats and lengths; video products; and events with leading scholars, policymakers, and diplomats. Follow us on Twitter/X @CSISMidEast

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Intern - Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program (Spring 2026)

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Job title: Intern – Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program (Spring 2026) Role Summary: Provide research, analysis, and writing support for CSIS’s Russia Strategic Initiative project, focusing on defense industry capacity, production factors, and internal/external influences on Russian defense firms. Expectations: — 20 hrs per week (part‑time) — February 2 – May 29 2026 — Hybrid (virtual & in‑person) — Deliver timely, accurate research outputs and meet project deadlines Key Responsibilities: • Conduct literature reviews, data collection, and cleaning of Russian‑language sources. • Scrape, process, and analyze data using tools such as R or Python. • Monitor Russian‑language papers, press releases, and other relevant media. • Draft, edit, and proofread research notes, memos, and publications. • Perform ad‑hoc tasks and support staff as needed. Required Skills: • Advanced proficiency in Russian (reading, writing, research). • Experience with data scraping/analysis tools (R Studio, Python, etc.). • Strong research, writing, editing, and communication abilities. • Excellent time‑management and organizational skills. Required Education & Certifications: • Current enrollment in a master’s or bachelor’s program (3rd/4th year undergraduates preferred). • Academic record demonstrating excellence in research. • No additional certifications required.

Washington, United states

Hybrid

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06-12-2025

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CSIS Middle East Program

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Intern - Economic Security and Technology Department (Spring 2026)

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**Job title:** Intern – Economic Security and Technology Department (Spring 2026) **Role Summary:** Support data‑driven research and policy analysis within the Economic Security and Technology (EST) Department. Conduct economic and technology trend analyses, prepare literature reviews, and draft policy memos for podcasts and senior staff engagements. **Expectations:** - Complete a 6‑month, full‑time internship (in‑person with occasional remote work). - Produce high‑quality research outputs on U.S. technology competitiveness, trade, and industrial policy. - Deliver memos and presentations within tight deadlines and under pressure. **Key Responsibilities:** - Collect, clean, and analyze economic and technology datasets using Excel (pivot tables, charts) and at least one statistical tool (Python, R, Stata). - Compile literature reviews on macroeconomic, technology, and industrial policy topics. - Draft concise policy memos for bi‑weekly Betting on America podcast episodes and senior staff speaking engagements. - Collaborate with interns and research staff on time‑sensitive assignments and departmental initiatives. - Maintain accurate records of research inputs and outputs. **Required Skills:** - Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, charts, formulas). - Experience with statistical/data‑analysis software (Python, R, or Stata). - Strong research and analytical capabilities in trade, finance, or U.S. technology policy. - Excellent English‑language writing and editing skills; ability to distill complex data into clear, concise memos. - Critical and creative thinking, independent problem‑solving, and strong time‑management. - Effective oral and written communication in a team setting. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree earned or in progress (Master’s degree a plus). - No specific certifications required. ---

Washington, United states

Hybrid

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10-02-2026