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Institute for the Study of War
The Institute for the Study of War is seeking a Middle East Researcher to analyze geo-strategic dynamics in the Middle East and support U.S. national security policy. The role involves open-source research, policy analysis, and collaboration within a team dedicated to providing real-time intelligence and educating on war and conflict.
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
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