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Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) · 2 months ago

Intern – Southeast Asia (Spring 2026)

positionWashington, DC
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$18/hr - $20/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Winter

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. The Southeast Asia Program is seeking paid research interns who are highly motivated and detail-oriented to assist with research projects and contribute to various program activities.

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Responsibilities

Assisting with ad hoc and long-term research projects and organizing relevant information for the program’s various ongoing projects
Tracking current events related to Southeast Asia’s current political and economic landscape
Contributing to the program’s social media presence
Contributing to the production of the program’s podcast, Southeast Asia Radio
Compiling the program’s internal and external newsletters
Providing support at meetings, workshops, panels, and other events

Qualification

Southeast Asia studiesU.S.-Southeast Asia relationsResearch skillsSocial media familiarityMicrosoft Office proficiencyEditing experienceWriting skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeamworkPositive attitude

Required

Must be at least a college junior in good standing or a recent graduate
Must have 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
Demonstrate strong writing and research skills, and attention to detail
Microsoft Office proficiency
Must be able to work in the United States
Have a positive attitude, outstanding communication/interpersonal skills, and ability to work with a team under tight deadlines

Preferred

Editing experience preferred
Familiarity with social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) and Canva preferred
Written fluency in a Southeast Asian language a plus

Company

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

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Established in Washington, D.C., over 60 years ago, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions to help decisionmakers chart a course toward a better world.
dateFounded in 1962
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
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https://www.csis.org

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Glenn Gerstell
Senior Adviser
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Joseph S. Bermudez Jr.
Senior Fellow for Imagery Analysis
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