Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs

Internships in this category cover a variety of areas relating to foreign policy, international relations, and global affairs. Students may gain experience in such fields as peacekeeping, security, international law, strategic planning, and public diplomacy.

U.S. Department of State (Federal Gov.)

As the first executive department established in 1789, the State Department is responsible for international relations of the United States. Its mission is to advance freedom for the benefit of the American people and the international community by helping to build and sustain a more democratic and secure world composed of states that respond to the needs of their people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly within the international system.

Website: http://www.state.gov/s/h/

Internship last offered: Spring 2009

U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission (Federal Gov.)

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the United States Congress in October 2000. It is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and submitting to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, and to provide recommendations to Congress for legislative and administrative action.

Website: http://www.uscc.gov/

Internship information: http://www.uscc.gov/about/job-opportunities

Internship last offered: Spring 2009