National Security Internship

The National Security Department seeks to advance a strong progressive vision for U.S. foreign policy. Typical responsibilities for National Security interns may include: writing memos, columns, event summaries, and reports; carrying out web-based research on issue areas; compiling data; updating documents on topics of current pertinence; assisting in administrative projects; and preparing for events and large meetings.

The National Security department works on a wide array of issues, from U.S. policy toward China, to assessing U.S. progress in fighting the "war on terror." Some of the department's areas of focus are listed below.

• The Strategy and Doctrine program seeks to develop a new understanding of national security that goes beyond traditional approaches (see our national security strategy, Integrated Power )
• The Military Strategy program seeks to advance concrete solutions to current challenges facing the nation's military, particularly on manpower questions. It also focuses on preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons. (see our alternative Quadrennial Defense Review)
• The Middle East program offers progressive alternatives for some of the most vexing national security questions. (see our plan for Iraq, Strategic Reset.)
• The International Rights and Responsibilities program seeks to establish 'responsibility' as a core progressive principle and promote a foreign policy that is committed to creating a safer and more equitable world for all. (visit the website)
• The Resources for Global Growth program is committed to strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. agriculture, promoting global economic growth, and developing safe, clean, and affordable energy. (see our report)
• The Homeland Security program highlights current gaps in protecting the homeland and sets forth constructive plans to better protect the American public. (see our plan for homeland security)
• The Democracy Promotion program seeks to invigorate debate on two issues – how to best promote democracy in other countries and how to balance security needs with maintaining core American values.
• The Global Progress program seeks to develop collaborative partnerships with progressives from around the globe in an effort to advance progressive solutions to global challenges.