Fall 2026 Research Intern, Political-Military Analysis

Role Summary • A fall 2026 research internship in the Political-Military Analysis department at the Hudson Institute, a Washington think tank on security and foreign policy. The team studies how the relationship between Russia and China affects US security; the intern supports its research and administration and spends time discussing the work with its experts. Responsibilities • Conduct open-source research and assist with literature reviews, reports, articles, op-eds, and briefing memos. • Monitor current events and keep team members updated. • Assist with presentations, administrative tasks, and event support. Required Knowledge & Experience • Field of study: Political science, international relations, economics, security studies, or related fields. • Demonstrated interest in military operations, strategy, and Russia-China relations. • Languages: Especially interested in candidates with Russian language capabilities. Work & Eligibility • Dates: August 24 to December 4, 2026. • Remote or hybrid work is desired for this position. Application Process • Submit a resume, cover letter (indicating in-person or remote preference), and 2–3 page writing sample in a single PDF titled "First, Last Application".