Council on Foreign Relations Research Analyst Interview Questions

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Product SenseStart here. 7 questions · ~56 min

What Sets CFR ApartMedium

Assesses your understanding of CFR's positioning and your reasons for choosing it.

critical thinking

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What CFR Might Be MissingMedium

Evaluates your product sense and ability to identify gaps in CFR's research and programming.

critical thinking

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Biggest Challenge for U.S. Foreign PolicyMedium

Tests your ability to frame and analyze major foreign policy challenges in a current context.

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Assessing Pressing Regional IssuesMedium

Tests your ability to identify and prioritize key regional drivers relevant to U.S. foreign policy.

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Summarizing a Publication or BriefMedium

Tests your comprehension, synthesis, and ability to communicate key arguments from CFR outputs.

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Approach to a Research ProjectMedium

Tests your research planning process, scoping, and execution approach for CFR-focused topics.

project planning

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Behavioral & Leadership42 questions · ~336 min

Thesis Argument and InsightMedium

Evaluates your ability to form and defend a clear research argument.

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