IWP interns contribute to research projects with IWP faculty members, assist with institutional operations, and have the opportunity to audit a graduate-level class. Here, they share their experiences during the IWP internship program.

IWP interns reflect on their spring internship experience
“The CT team at IWP has not only assured me of my desired career — being an analyst in Counterterrorism — it has also allowed me to grow in essential skills that I will need in the workplace such as researching, writing assessments, and verbally discussing terror events around the world.”
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The IWP Internship Experience: Aaron Feldman
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.
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The IWP Internship Experience: Jillian Weitzel
“I believe this is one of the best national security internships that doesn’t require months of background clearance procedures.”
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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.
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The IWP Internship Experience: Stacey Dec
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…
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The IWP Internship Experience: Niko Jones
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.
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The IWP Internship Experience: Anna Falcione
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.
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The IWP Internship Experience: Uma Mengale
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.
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IWP interns reflect on their summer internship experience
This summer, IWP welcomed 22 interns from colleges and universities across the country.
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The IWP Internship Experience: Amanda Custer
As a rising college senior, securing a great summer internship was my top priority for my final summer of undergrad.
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