What happens when you put Angelina Jolie together with a suspected conspiracy to create a “one-world government?” No, it’s not an upcoming movie release. It’s actually a non-profit organization called the Council on Foreign Relations. They are “an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries.” They can claim Angelina Jolie as a member, and because of their secrecy clauses and interesting membership requirements (and the fact that so many high-ranking government officials are members), people get all kinds of ideas about Council on Foreign Relations. In fact, Wikipedia says that “some believe it to be the most powerful private organization to influence United States foreign policy.” Ok, let’s cut through all the crazy stories and see what CFR is really about.

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If it’s not already obvious, Council on Foreign Relations is the place to be if you’re interested in foreign affairs. They’ve been promoting “understanding of foreign policy and America’s role in the world since its founding in 1921.” The need for understanding foreign policy isn’t going anywhere, so I think the Council on Foreign Relations is going to continue to be an exciting place to be (at least until they accomplish that goal of a one-world government). That’s why you should consider a job with them. Right now their job listings include two positions that are perfect for new grads. These entry level jobs are Washington, DC based and include Research Associate – International Institutions and Global Governance and Research Associate – Asia Studies. They sound like fascinating jobs, and you can apply by sending a cover letter and resume to humanresources@cfr.org with the position name in the subject of the e-mail. And if you’re not interested in the jobs, you should still check them out. Maybe you’ll unravel a global conspiracy.

Links to Help You Begin Your Research

• CFR.org
• Jobs at Council on Foreign Relations
• About Council on Foreign Relations
• Council on Foreign Relations’ Mission
• Staff and Leadership at Council on Foreign Relations
• CFR’s Annual Report
• History of Council on Foreign Relations
• Council on Foreign Relations’ FAQ

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One response to “Council on Foreign Relations”

1. arber kuci says:

   December 8, 2009 at 4:37 pm

   I just checked your web-site, and it seems very helpful, so far.

   I’ll be graduating in May, 2010. I was looking at CFR’s internships, and am planning to apply for a summer internship. I’ll be holding a double major on Journalism%Mass Communication, and in Political Science&International Relations.
   What is you opinion on internships at CFR? Is that a good place (worth it) to be in between college and graduate studies? What are your thoughts on this, and do you have any additional information on, maybe, reviews of people who did an internship at CFR?

   Thanks in advance,

   Arber

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