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Event Announcements (More details on the Events Calendar)
Monday, May 2nd at 11 am: The Center for Strategic and International Studies will host a discussion on the Nagorno-Karabagh dispute entitled A Forgotten Conflict. Dr. Leila Alieva will discuss the factors that have kept the conflict unresolved and assess what led to the most recent round of violence. Jeffrey Mankoff will provide remarks while Olga Oliker will moderate. RSVP.
Monday, May 2nd at 12 pm: At the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the Middle East Institute will host Ali Jalali, Michael Kugelman, Omar Samad, and Scott Smith for an examination of the Political and Security Crises in Afghanistan: The Future of the Unity Government. Marvin Weinbaum will moderate. Register here.
Tuesday, May 3rd at 9 am: The Center for Strategic and International Studies will host the sixth annual JoongAng Ilbo-CSIS Forum that will focus on Exploring a New Paradigm on the Korean Peninsula. For a full agenda of panel topics and discussants, see the CSIS event announcement.
Tuesday, May 3rd at 12 pm: The New America Foundation will host a Conversation with a Former Muslim Extremist. Nadia Oweidat will moderate a discussion with Ahmed Abdellahy. RSVP.
Wednesday, May 4th at 4 pm: At the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Shreyas Navare, Tariq Thachil, Adam Ziegfeld, and Milan Vaishnav will discuss the state of politics on the sub-continent, weighing whether we are entered a New Normal in Indian Politics? RSVP.
Thursday, May 5th at 3:30 pm: The Brookings Institution's Project on International Order and Strategy will host a discussion on America's global role with the release of the news edition of Pew Research Center's series, "America's Place in the World." Margaret Brennan will moderate a panel featuring Carroll Doherty, Robert Kagan, Derek Chollet, and Laure Mandeville. Thomas Wright will provide opening remarks. Register to attend here.
Employment Announcements (More details on the Job Board)
Clara Barton International Humanitarian Law Legal Fellow
The American Red Cross International Services Department (ISD) seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering around the world by responding to disasters, building safer, more resilient communities, and teaching the rules of war. In the coming years the American Red Cross will deepen and expand its programming around the world while also working to strengthen the global Red Cross Red Crescent network, in order to deliver vital help and hope to some of the most vulnerable communities.
We are looking for a Clara Barton Legal Fellow to work with the international humanitarian law (IHL) team to support our legal education program on IHL. The fellow will work as part of a small team where he/she will gain hands on experience conducting legal research and writing, providing thorough legal analysis on relevant IHL issues, and working to support and strengthen the team’s IHL education programs.
A background in international law or policy, and an interest in social media and educational development are essential. Our fellows work as integral members of our team and carry out professional level work in a supervised atmosphere.
Responsibilities include working with the Legal Advisors and the IHL Director, as well as other members of the team to deliver IHL Legal Education programs; research and write short updates for the team’s IHL blog; and compile updates on current IHL issues. Fellows will create promotional materials for use by ARC chapters, partner agencies, and community groups, as well as promoting IHL awareness internally. Fellows will also develop content for IHL-related events, brown bags, and speaking engagements; monitor social media and perform follow-up activities to strengthen our networks; and gather information on IHL programs for monitoring and reporting purposes. Fellows will have an opportunity to work with an IHL Legal Advisor to pursue an independent project related to a timely international humanitarian law issue.
Skills and Qualifications:
Recent law school graduate, with an interest in pursuing a career in international law or policy, international relations, or a related discipline. Prior knowledge of international humanitarian law or international criminal law essential; Must have strong written and verbal communication skills; robust legal research skills, and computer skills, including familiarity with social media tools; Ability to translate complex legal issues into terms understandable by an average member of the public with no prior IHL knowledge; passion for international law issues and humanitarian values; Interest in educational development; Must be responsible, mature, able to work independently, highly organized, detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks at the same time and work under deadline pressure; Willingness to do background research and perform general office duties, as required.
This position will begin September 1, 2016. To apply, please send a cover letter, CV and writing sample to ihlaw@redcross.org. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
For more information about the International Humanitarian Law team’s mission, please see: http://www.redcross.org/humanityinwar.
