Center for a New American Security

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) established its flagship internship and mentoring program in honor of Dr. Joseph S. Nye, Jr., who has devoted his career to the preparation and mentoring of generations of Americans and global strategists.  The CNAS Joseph S. Nye, Jr. National Security Internship aims to follow Dr. Nye's leadership in this area by offering a rigorous internship program involving policy research, writing, exposure to national policy debates and decision makers, and professional development.

CNAS offers full-time (40 hrs/week) unpaid internships. In rare cases, part-time unpaid internships may be arranged. Competition for the six to eight spots is very tough. Interns work closely with CNAS staff and are given considerable responsibility. Participants are chosen based on merit in an open, competitive process.

Learn more about the CNAS internship program here.

Meet our current Joseph S. Nye, Jr. National Security interns here.