Foreign Policy Intern

The Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation conducts research and publishes papers which concern these topics. The Africa and Middle East Policy intern reports directly to the Policy Analyst for Africa and the Middle East, at whose direction the intern conducts research primarily on Africa policy issues including terrorism, democracy and governance, refugees, and foreign aid and development.The intern may be assigned to take notes at congressional hearings, conferences, and other events, assist with the drafting of blog posts or other written products, occasionally help prepare and execute events hosted by the Policy Analyst for Africa and the Middle East, and perform any other duties necessary to assist the Policy Analyst in the course of his work.

The Foreign Policy department conducts research and publishes papers on a wide variety of international political, economic, security, and defense issues. Because its primary audience is the U.S. Congress, it convenes working groups; organizes lectures, debates, and luncheons; and conducts briefings on timely foreign policy, homeland security, and defense issues for members of Congress and their staffs. The Comprehensive Foreign Policy intern compiles reliable research on a variety of United States Foreign Policy issues. In addition, the intern attends, takes notes, and summarizes congressional hearings, conferences, and other events on these topics.

The terrorist attacks of September 11 struck at the very heart of the American homeland, after which the United States entered a new form of total war in the age of terrorism. America’s security has become a top priority of government at every level. Heritage’s research has become a vital resource for finding solutions that will help make government action most effective. The Homeland Security Foreign Policy intern compiles reliable research on a variety of homeland defense and security issues. The intern attends, takes notes, and summarizes congressional hearings, conferences, and other events on these topics. Responsibilities also include monitoring the Department of Homeland Security and Congress’ response to the changing threats facing America.

The Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation conducts research and publishes papers which concern these topics. The Latin America intern reports directly to the Policy Analyst for Latin America. At their direction, the intern will conduct research primarily on Latin America policy issues including correcting the Obama Administration’s Cuba policy, security and development in Central America, the crisis in Venezuela, the implementation of the Colombian peace process, the weakening of democracy and governance in the hemisphere, as well as other issues as they may arise. The intern will be assigned to take notes at congressional hearings, conferences and other events. They will also be asked for support in drafting op-ed’s and written products as well supporting the events and meetings.

The Middle East has become perhaps the most crucial regional arena for American foreign policy in the coming years, involving the future of Iraq, the war against terrorism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and international energy security. The Foreign Policy and Defense studies at The Heritage Foundation conducts research and publishes papers which concern these topics. The Middle Eastern Foreign Policy intern compiles reliable research on a variety of Middle Eastern political, economic, security issues, and monitoring and analyzing the progress of the War on Terrorism. The intern attends, takes notes, and summarizes congressional hearings, conferences, and other events on these topics.

America must be capable of proactively protecting the nation and its citizens. Our armed forces must be ready to act anywhere in the world where vital national interests are threatened. This can be achieved by providing the military with the resources it needs to keep Americans safe and maintain freedom. The defense and security studies position at The Heritage Foundation conducts research and publishes papers which concern these topics. The National Security intern compiles reliable research on a variety of defense issues, primarily on issues involving military readiness, defense budget, and elements of homeland security. The intern attends, takes notes, and summarizes congressional hearings, conferences, and other events on these topics. Responsibilities also include monitoring defense modernization.

The Center for International Trade and Economics produces the annual Index of Economic Freedom. For over two decades, the Index has measured the impact of liberty and free markets around the globe. Through comprehensive analysis of diverse economies ranging from Hong Kong to North Korea, the Index provides compelling evidence that freer economies are richer, cleaner, and healthier; less prone to violence; and more politically stable. In every region of the world, opportunities for innovation, progress and human development are provided more easily when governments respect and promote the principles of economic freedom. The intern will assist in the production of Index through data-collection and tracking of government reforms around the word. He or she will also have the opportunity to assist analysts with research projects, co-author blogs on pertinent subjects, and attend lectures and hearings.