Location: Remote

Type: Part-time

Salary: This is an unpaid, voluntary role.

Role Overview

Eurasia Strategy Insights is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Volunteer Research Analyst to support our ongoing research on geopolitical and economic developments across Eurasia. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects, exploring the interconnection between politics, trade, and business across one of the most strategically important regions in the world.

As a Research Analyst, you will collaborate with ESI's senior experts to analyse emerging geopolitical risks, economic trends, and policy changes in Eurasia. You will contribute to producing insightful reports, briefings, and analysis that support our clients in making informed strategic decisions. This position is ideal for individuals with a passion for geopolitics and international business who are eager to build their research skills and gain experience in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct in-depth research on geopolitical and economic developments across Eurasia, covering regions such as Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

- Analyse the impact of political, economic, and policy changes on trade, investment, and business activities in the region.

- Collaborate with senior analysts to produce comprehensive reports, white papers, and articles for ESI publications.

- Monitor major geopolitical events and trends relevant to Eurasia, including foreign relations, natural resources, trade routes, and regional cooperation.

Requirements/Qualifications:

- Currently pursuing or holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geopolitics, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, or a related field.

- Strong understanding of political and economic dynamics within Eurasia, with a focus on one or more regions (e.g., Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Caucasus).

- Ability to conduct thorough research and provide clear, concise, and actionable insights.

- Excellent writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.

- Passion for global affairs and a keen interest in understanding the intersection of geopolitics and business.

- Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Proficiency in a relevant regional language (e.g., Russian, Turkish, Mandarin, etc.) is a plus but not required.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a 500-word writing sample on a geopolitical issue relevant to Eurasia as a single PDF document using the form at the bottom of this page.

Contact Details

For enquiries, please use the contact form on our website, and a member of our team will get back to you.

Equal Opportunities

ESI is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our recruitment and employment practices. We strive to create a workplace culture that values and respects differences in age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. All recruitment decisions are based solely on merit and the needs of the business.

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Note: This is an unpaid, voluntary role.