Research Intern, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, Fall 2026

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. They are seeking an intern to support Senior Fellow Mike Doran's work on Middle East policy, providing research and administrative support while engaging with regional experts.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• Candidates with Hebrew, Persian, Mandarin, and Russian skills