Mission Statement The Center for Defense Information (CDI) provides expert analysis on various components of U.S. national security, international security and defense policy. CDI promotes wide-ranging discussion and debate on security issues such as nuclear weapons, space security, missile defense, small arms and military transformation. Since 1972, CDI has produced research and publications such as the acclaimed Defense Monitor, numerous books and monographs, and engaging conferences. To ensure the ability to provide objective analysis, CDI accepts no U.S. government or defense industry funding. To encourage the intellectual freedom of the staff, CDI does not hold policy positions. CDI is part of the World Security Institute, whose divisions include the Center for Defense Information, International Media, the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, Azimuth Media and International Programs with offices in Brussels, Cairo and Moscow, and projects in China.     Experts and Staff Center for Defense Information   Affiliated World Security Institute programs   Board of Advisers  Click here for a complete listing of CDI's Board of Advisers.    CDI Internship Opportunities Click here for more information about CDI internship opportunities. CDI offers full-time paid internships in research and computers/web editing. CDI's internship program was created over 15 years ago, and interns are an integral part of CDI's success. We usually only have a handful of openings for new interns, and competition can be strong. First priority is given to filling full-time paid internships lasting the customary length of the term.