Intern - Japan Chair (Spring 2026)

Center For Strategic And International Studies

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About The Position

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policyanization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largestanizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe. CSIS is seeking one intern to support the Japan Chair. The Japan Chair was established to provide a venue in Washington for the study of U.S.-Japan relations and increasing mutual understanding. As Japan's role in regional and global affairs continues to grow, the Japan Chair is charting a new direction to define a strategic agenda for the U.S.-Japan relationship in a bilateral, regional, and global context. The current research agenda covers a broad range of themes including Japanese domestic politics and foreign policy, U.S.-Japan security and economic ties, and U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. The hired candidates will be paid hourly,mensurate with experience ($18.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.00/hour for hires with a bachelor's degree, and $20.00/hour for hires with a master's degree).

Requirements

• Must be at least a college junior, graduate student, or recent graduate in Japan studies, International Affairs, or Political Science with a demonstrated interest in the Indo-Pacific region
• At least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Strongmunication, research, and writing skills
• Familiarity with Japanese foreign/defense policy and U.S.-Japan relations
• Ability to conduct research using Japanese original sources
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to managepeting priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on issues animating Japanese politics, U.S.-Japan relations and U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific
• Draft research memos, presentations, reports, event summaries and other materials for program staff
• Provide logistical and administrative support for program events and research projects
• Perform other general tasks to support office functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees