Internship Experience

Any institution is only as strong as the people of which it is comprised. To its immense credit, The Institute of World Politics is composed of some of the most dedicated and passionate faculty and staff in the United States.

“I believe this is one of the best national security internships that doesn’t require months of background clearance procedures.”

The best part of interning at the Institute of World Politics is meeting the people who are so dedicated to IWP’s mission of soft power and classic American values. 

My summer as an intern at The Institute of World Politics was an unforgettable experience.  From the moment I began to my last days at IWP, I always found myself being challenged and learning more about the unique mission. I can’t say enough about how exceptional my time at IWP was this summer — it…

Coming from The Citadel Military College of South Carolina, National Security and International Affairs play a large role in not only the ROTC department, but in multiple other civilian majors as well.

My internship at The Institute of World Politics has been nothing short of a great experience.  I have learned so much from the faculty, staff, and everyone else here.

During the summer of 2018, I had the opportunity to intern and conduct research at The Institute of World Politics in the heart of Washington, D.C. 

This summer, IWP welcomed 22 interns from colleges and universities across the country.

As a rising college senior, securing a great summer internship was my top priority for my final summer of undergrad. 

Interning at IWP was an experience of immeasurable value. In terms of the knowledge and experience gained, working on the Counterterrorism Group team under Derrick Dortch’s supervision, I grasped how the Intelligence Community operates day to day, and I had the opportunity to conduct analyses on the gravest threats to national security.