Forward Defense - Fall 2026 Young Global Professionals Program

The Atlantic Council's Forward Defense program is hiring interns for its Fall 2026 Young Global Professionals program. Housed within the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, the program seeks motivated individuals to support Forward Defense's mission of developing defense strategies and operational concepts. Key responsibilities include research support, contact management, drafting correspondence, event logistics, helping create policy publications, media outreach, and WordPress website content management. Candidates must be at least college juniors, graduate students, or recent graduates with demonstrated interest in international relations and national security. Required skills include excellent communication, MS Office proficiency, and strong organizational abilities. Topics covered include military technology, nuclear deterrence, and defense industry matters. The role is full-time (40 hours weekly) with mandatory in-office presence four days per week at Washington, DC HQ. Application deadline: June 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET. Pay: $18.50 per hour.