Expanding populations, shifting consumption patterns, growing energy use, and mounting resource demands are imposing potentially unsustainable strains on the global environment. Stimson research and analysis on environmental security explores how rising stresses on global ecosystems and shared natural resources could compromise economic development, fuel social conflicts, and undermine political stability in key areas of the world. Stimson's work encompasses issues including threats to water security in transboundary river basins and aquifers; the interplay of socio-economic, political, and environmental trends affecting marine resources, coastal communities, and maritime security in the Indian Ocean region; the implications of increasing urbanization for global climate change, freshwater supplies, food security, and energy use; and the possibilities for collective institutions to enable cooperative environmental governance.

The Environmental Security Program offers interns an opportunity to explore how key countries and regions in the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia are responding to this changing security landscape. This internship allows participants to broaden their understanding of transnational challenges and emerging environmental security issues while honing analytical and organizational skills.  Interns are a vital part of the Environmental Security Program, working closely with the program's staff, interacting with staff from other Stimson programs, and participating in Stimson events.  Responsibilities may include:

• Research and analysis for project publications and meeting materials
• Organizing meetings and assisting with coordination of international events
• Briefing on related events in the Washington, DC area
• Assisting in the drafting and distribution of various documents
• Proofreading, fact-checking, and editorial support
• Providing administrative support to project and Stimson Center staff

Generally, successful candidates for this position will have the following qualifications:

• Strong interest in international security and non-traditional security challenges  
• Excellent research, analytical, communication, and writing skills
• Flexibility to work independently or as part of a team on an evolving set of issues
• International experience and foreign language skills preferred (but not required)
• Full-time or part-time availability
• Undergraduate and/or graduate students are encouraged to apply.

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