Korean Peninsula Intelligence Analysis Internship Fall 2026

understandingwar; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 10,155 - 12,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Hybrid/Remote options

Mentorship

Job summary

Institute for the Study of War (ISW) offers Fall 2026 internships, including in-person, remote, and hybrid options. Interns work with analysts on open-source collection and analysis, with training and mentorship across multiple portfolios.

The program emphasizes policy-relevant research and opportunities to engage with senior staff. Internship is full-time (five days per week) with potential for part-time arrangements; ideal for college students or recent graduates with Korean language

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate with related research experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong English communication and ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Prefer language capabilities in Korean; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily collection and analysis of open-source information in native sources.
• Contribute to the weekly Korean Peninsula Update with ISW researchers and CDOT at AEI.
• Assist with editing, documenting, and compiling materials for publications.
• Support planning and execution of public events and private briefings.

Skills

Korean language

Research

Writing & editing

Communication

Education

College student or recent graduate

Job description

ISW Internship Program Overview

ISW is offering in-person, remote, and hybrid internships for Fall 2026. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is committed to training the next generation of national security leaders through its innovative educational programs. ISW seeks motivated and experienced college students or recent graduates to join our intern team. ISW offers internships across diverse research portfolios and departments, including Russia, China, and Iran's Axis of Resistance. ISW also offers internships in Geospatial Intelligence and National Security Technologies, our Cognitive Warfare Task Force, and in Communications.

Why Work for ISW?

ISW believes that ground realities must drive the formulation of strategy and policy. In pursuit of this principle, ISW conducts detailed open‑source intelligence analysis to provide timely and accurate information on current conflicts and security threats directly to policymakers and warfighters.

Interns at ISW have an unparalleled opportunity to analyze conflicts in ways that directly inform policymakers on some of the most pressing issues facing American national security. Our interns work directly with analysts. They receive classroom education, regular leadership engagement, and a chance to work with cutting‑edge technologies employed in business and the intelligence community. Interns have the opportunity to stand at the front lines of military research and policy development, tackling the latest crises in the headlines.

The ISW Internship Program is one of three core education programs housed within The General David H. Petraeus Center for Emerging Leaders, launched to identify, educate, and develop the future cadre of leaders committed to America’s national security. ISW views interns as an integral component of its team. ISW has worked with interns to draft, edit, and publish their own research under the mentorship of senior analysts. It has also hired many interns onto its staff.

Korean Peninsula Intelligence Analysis Internship

ISW is a leading source of innovative analysis and intelligence on global conflicts that threaten American national security. ISW publishes regular research reports and graphics to inform US and international policy‑makers, warfighters, and journalists in Washington, DC, as well as the general public. Interns provide critical assistance to our analysts and receive hands‑on training from their supervisors as well as a formal development program taught by our leadership. Interns will be trained to use innovative technologies to conduct open‑source collection and analysis in a fast‑paced environment.

Interns will conduct the daily collection and analysis of open‑source information in native language sources and contribute to long‑term research projects under the guidance of ISW researchers for the weekly Korean Peninsula Update in partnership with the Center for Defense of Taiwan (CDOT) at the American Enterprise Institute. Interns will collaborate with the wider research team to generate the weekly Korean Peninsula Update’s intelligence products; assist with editing, documenting, and compiling materials for publications; and support the planning, preparation, and execution of public events and private briefings held by ISW.

This is a full‑time internship (five days per week), but part‑time work will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be motivated and organized college students or recent graduates with demonstrated expertise in a related field.
• Candidates must possess excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Candidates should preferably possess strong critical language capabilities in Korean; language capabilities in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and other regional languages are a plus.
• Candidates must display the ability to conduct complex tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Candidates should be self‑motivated, independent, creative, and capable of working in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Candidates must show commitment to—and interest in—the core mission and values of ISW.

Program Dates & Eligibility

Fall 2026 Internship Program Dates: ISW internships start on September 8, 2026 and run until December 11, 2026. Interns must be authorized to work in the United States and be physically present in the United States during the internship tenure. Working remotely outside the United States is not authorized. If you attend a US university on a student visa, you must be eligible for and obtain a CPT authorization before beginning at ISW.

Benefits

The Institute for the Study of War will offer intern candidates up to a $1,000 monthly living stipend.

Questions? Email [e-mail] for more information.