Location: Remote
Type: Part-time, Unpaid (Voluntary)
Start Date: Rolling Applications

About Eurasia Strategy Insights (ESI)

Eurasia Strategy Insights is a geopolitical risk consultancy helping business leaders and policymakers navigate complex developments across Eurasia. Our research and strategic insights focus on the intersection of geopolitics, trade, energy, and regional security—empowering decision-makers to act with foresight and precision.

We are seeking 3–4 new Volunteer Global Research Analysts to join our growing team. Ideal candidates will bring either deep regional expertise (e.g., Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Caucasus, South Asia, etc.) or sectoral knowledge (e.g., energy, supply chains, trade policy, global security, economic governance).

This role is suited for postgraduate students, recent graduates, or career professionals with academic grounding and a sharp interest in applying their knowledge to real-world geopolitical issues.

Role Overview

As a Global Research Analyst, you will play a key role in monitoring and analysing geopolitical trends, contributing to analytical briefings, and supporting strategic insight development for our consultancy projects. You will work closely with senior analysts and the Managing Editor to identify key developments, produce sectoral or regional research, and develop timely, impactful content for clients and the wider strategic community.

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and policy developments relevant to your region or sector of focus.

- Conduct structured research and deliver written insights on trends affecting trade, investment, security, and international relations.

- Collaborate on internal briefings, public-facing reports, and long-form publications.

- Attend and contribute to team meetings and peer reviews.

- Support ESI’s strategic initiatives through thought leadership and thematic research.

Ideal Profile

- Postgraduate (Master’s or PhD) students or graduates in Geopolitics, International Relations, Security Studies, Economics, or a related field.

- Proven expertise in one or more of the following: Regional focus (e.g., Russia/Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia, South Asia, East Asia) ; Thematic focus (e.g., energy security, global trade, natural resources, regional conflict, strategic infrastructure)

- Excellent analytical and writing skills, with the ability to produce concise, policy-relevant insights.

- Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of managing independent research.

- Fluent in English (additional regional languages are a plus).

What You’ll Gain

- Real-world experience in geopolitical risk analysis within a dynamic consultancy setting.

- Opportunities to publish work and build your research portfolio.

- Professional development through mentoring and structured peer feedback.

- Direct exposure to strategic decision-making in business and international affairs.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a 500-word writing sample (on a geopolitical issue relevant to your area of expertise) as a single PDF document via the application form at the bottom of this page.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunities

ESI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in international affairs to apply.