Research Intern, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, Fall 2026
About The Position
Hudson Institute seeks an intern to support Senior Fellow Mike Doran's work on Middle East policy. This intern will provide research and administrative support to the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. Interns will be exposed to critical issues in the Middle East and North Africa and will spend significant time in discussion with regional experts. Those working onsite will have the opportunity to assist with and attend Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts. Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.
Requirements
- Recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in history, political science, international relations, economics, security studies, Middle Eastern studies, or related fields.
- Demonstrated interest in diplomacy issues in the Middle East and/or North Africa.
- Ability to work independently, manage time wisely, and meet deadlines.
- Detail-focused, reliable, professional.
- Strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Hebrew, Persian, Mandarin, and Russian language skills.
Responsibilities
- Gathering and analyzing data for inclusion in reports and articles
- Writing literature reviews using gathered data
- 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
- Creating databases of department contacts
- Assisting with administrative tasks and event support
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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