Summer Intern: Coalition Defense of Taiwan
About The Position
The American Enterprise Institute seeks an intern for the Coalition Defense of Taiwan who will conduct research in support of scholar Dan Blumenthal and others. The team’s portfolio focuses on US defense policy and security issues in the Indo-Pacific, including China’s military modernization, US allies’ interests and objectives, and cross-Strait relations. AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation’s leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university. AEI’s internship program runs for 12 weeks, and all related programming will take place in person in Washington, DC. Please see the internship program home page for updates. The summer program dates are either Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, August 21, or Tuesday, June 2, to Friday, August 28.
Requirements
- A demonstrated interest in policy issues around cross-Strait relations and Asian security challenges
- Research experience in defense studies or related internship experience
- Close attention to detail
- The ability to work independently
- A positive attitude
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Candidates who can participate in the program in person for 25–40 hours per week are encouraged to apply
Nice To Haves
- Mandarin Chinese language skills (highly desired, but not required)
Responsibilities
- Monitoring political and military developments in the region
- Researching historical and contemporary events
- Examining key aspects of modern warfighting in recent conflicts
- Compiling sources in English and Chinese
- Collecting and organizing data
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
