The Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security is hiring Young Global Professionals (YGPs) for it’s Forward Defense program. Application deadline is Midnight Sunday, 8th June 2025 .
The Atlantic Council, a global think tank that promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs, based on the central role of the Atlantic community.
The Scowcroft Center work to develop sustainable, non-partisan strategies to address the most important security challenges facing the United States and it’s closest allies and partners.
Aspiring young leaders who want to take advantage of experiential learning opportunities, should apply through the organisations website.
Young Global Professionals Program (YGP)
The Atlantic Council’s YGP program focuses on developing global policy experts through exposure to a robust curriculum of foreign policy research, leadership training and career development workshops, along with day-to-day operational exposure to our 16 programs and centers. As a highly competitive experiential learning program, Young Global Professionals gain experience through:
- Contributing to global policy research and development
- Contributing to publication efforts through writing and editorial work
- Atlantic Council Masterclasses and Career development workshops
- Building a professional network with peers and fellows
- Training on software platforms and operational tools
- Coordinating event logistics and supporting strategic engagement initiatives
Recent interns share their experiences:
Eliana Aiken (Spring ’24): “Interning with Forward Defense has been an incredible experience that supplements my university education with practical knowledge and skills. Through being a YGP, I have learned what it means to work at a think tank and developed important skills including research, analysis, and event planning and execution. Working in Forward Defense provides incredible opportunities to learn from the military and political leaders who we partner with, as well as from our own experts.”
Michael Berg (Fall ’23): “Interning as a Young Global Professional for Forward Defense was instrumental towards preparing me for a future in international affairs and public policy. Working alongside subject-matter experts and professionals across the national security sphere in a fast-paced environment like the Atlantic Council is truly an unmatched experience that has shaped my professional life for the better. ”
Nicholas Nunez (Spring ’23): “Forward Defense has exposed me to every facet of the think-tank community, be it participating in high-level national security events and closed-door discussions or assisting my team with the research and drafting of extensive reports on current issues. I have had the privileged opportunity to work with, and learn from, my team members at every turn, including subject-matter experts, industry giants, and FD’s military fellows.”
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