Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Economic & Financial Power Research Fall 2026 Internship

Foundation for Defense of Democracies · Full Time · 8 days ago

Foundation for Defense of Democracies

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Provide research support for projects related to U.S. economic security, including sanctions, illicit finance, and supply chain dependencies. Collaborate with scholars to produce analyses on the intersection of foreign, national security, and economic policy.

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China Research Fall 2026 Internship

Foundation for Defense of Democracies · Full Time · 8 days ago

Foundation for Defense of Democracies

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Others

The intern will analyze Chinese primary sources and perspectives regarding the CCP's military, economic, and diplomatic competition. Tasks include data collection, literature reviews, and analyzing China's competitive orientation toward the US and its allies.

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Design and Visuals Fall 2026 Internship

Foundation for Defense of Democracies · Full Time · 8 days ago

Foundation for Defense of Democracies

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Design

The intern will support the design of FDD-branded materials across digital and print platforms. Key tasks include creating graphics, developing data visualizations, and preparing multimedia content for online distribution.

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Russia Program Research Fall 2026 Internship

Foundation for Defense of Democracies · Full Time · 8 days ago

Foundation for Defense of Democracies

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Others

Conduct research on projects related to Russia, including the Russian military, the war in Ukraine, and Western economic warfare. Collaborate with FDD scholars and experts to produce timely analyses and policy options.

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Middle East Research Fall 2026 Internship

Foundation for Defense of Democracies · Full Time · 8 days ago

Foundation for Defense of Democracies

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Others

Conduct research on critical projects related to Israel, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon. Focus on regional developments, politics, international relations, and national security to support FDD scholars.

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Data Visualization Fall 2026 Internship

Foundation for Defense of Democracies · Full Time · 8 days ago

Foundation for Defense of Democracies

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

The intern will create compelling visual representations of complex foreign policy and national security data. Responsibilities include collecting datasets, building interactive web graphics, and developing content for social media channels.

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Cyber & Technology Innovation Research Fall 2026 Internship

Foundation for Defense of Democracies · Full Time · 8 days ago

Foundation for Defense of Democracies

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Others

Conduct research on the cyber capabilities and intentions of U.S. adversaries. Develop policy and technological solutions to address national security and economic prosperity challenges.

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Digital & Social Media Fall 2026 Internship

Foundation for Defense of Democracies · Full Time · 8 days ago

Foundation for Defense of Democracies

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Marketing

The intern will support social media content creation by drafting captions and editing short-form videos. They will also help build graphics and manage the day-to-day operations of FDD's social media channels.

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Regional Development Director (Tri-State NYC Region)

Foundation for Defense of Democracies · Full Time · 2 months ago

Foundation for Defense of Democracies

🌎 United States 💵 $175K - $225K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Others

The Regional Development Director will manage and grow a high-value donor portfolio across the Tri-State region to meet annual revenue goals. They will cultivate relationships with major donors, facilitate meetings with FDD leadership, and represent the organization at high-level events.

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Regional Development Director (Chicago)

Foundation for Defense of Democracies · Full Time · 2 months ago

Foundation for Defense of Democracies

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $160K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Others

The Regional Development Director will manage and grow a high-value donor portfolio across the Midwest while executing cultivation and stewardship strategies. They will also represent the organization at events and collaborate with internal teams to support revenue growth and donor engagement.

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