Institute for the Study of War
The Institute for the Study of War offers in-person, remote, and hybrid internships for Spring 2027 to train the next generation of national security leaders. Interns work directly with analysts to conduct open-source intelligence analysis on current conflicts and security threats, providing timely information to policymakers and warfighters. The program includes classroom education, leadership engagement, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies.
Headquarters
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
2007
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), also known as Understanding War, is a non‑partisan, non‑profit public policy research organization that advances informed understanding of military affairs. ISW produces open‑source, operational‑level analysis—including daily reports, interactive maps, situation updates, research papers, and briefings—targeted at policymakers, military planners, journalists, and the public. It synthesizes field reporting and open‑source intelligence to assess strategy, tactics, and battlefield developments and to inform policy recommendations. ISW’s work is widely cited for timely, accessible analysis of conflicts such as the wars in Ukraine and the broader Middle East.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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