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The Nixon Center is currently seeking energetic undergraduate and graduate students (though non-students may also apply) interested in international affairs for volunteer (unpaid) internship positions in its Washington, DC office, for the summer term. An internship at the Center is an excellent way for students to learn about international affairs and meet influential people in government, think tank, academic, and media circles. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS ROLLING. Interns at The Nixon Center are expected to work approximately 15-20 hours per week, although scheduling is very flexible within regular office hours (9:00 am to 6:00 pm). Duties differ from program to program but generally involve research, administrative support, and event organization. To find out more, please contact Katie Hochstetler by e-mail (khochstetler@nixoncenter.org). To apply, please send a cover letter, one-page resume, and writing sample (no more than five pages) to Ms. Hochstetler's attention by fax at (202) 887-5222 or by email to the above address. For more information on The Nixon Center, please visit our webpage at www.nixoncenter.org. The Center is currently recruiting interns for the following programs: Chinese Studies: Chinese Studies interns work with Director of Chinese Studies David M. Lampton and Assistant Director Travis Tanner on projects related to U.S.-China relations and East Asian security. Interns will assist in organizing panel discussions and lectures on U.S.-China relations and various policy-oriented research projects. Background in China/East Asia and some Chinese language ability are a plus. Energy and International Security: Interns in this program work with Director Zeyno Baran, whose projects focus on Turkey, Central Asia and the Caucasus with an emphasis on terrorism, Islam and energy issues. Immigration and National Security Programs: This position aids the Director of Immigration and National Security Programs Robert Leiken, an expert on Latin America, as he works on projects that focus on immigration and security in the aftermath of September 11. Interns selected for this program will conduct research and assist in organizing seminars and other events. Regional Strategic Programs (Middle East and Caspian Basin): This position supports Geoffrey Kemp, Director of Regional Strategic Programs and a former senior White House official. His current projects focus on U.S. policy toward Iran and Iraq. Successful candidates will have a demonstrable interest in the Middle East, Caspian Basin, or South Asia and, ideally, some background in economics and regional policy politics. Strategic Studies: Interns in this the Strategic Studies Program assist Senior Fellow Nikolas Gvosdev in analyzing trends in international security, especially terrorism. Additional responsibilities include performing research, arranging meetings and seminars for the Center, and supporting the new weekly online magazine, In the National Interest. Candidates with a general background in U.S. foreign policy and strong editing experience are preferred. U.S.-Russian Relations: This position supports Nixon Center President Dimitri Simes and Vice President Cliff Kupchan, both well-known Russia analysts. Interns will assist Mr. Simes and Mr. Kupchan in conducting research on various issues in U.S.-Russian relations and Russian domestic politics. Interns in this program will also assist in organizing occasional panel discussions, luncheon seminars, and briefings. Russian language ability and background in Russian politics and/or foreign policy are a plus. |
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