Lately, I have been exploring different job opportunities. I realized that if Officer Candidate School does not fall through right away, I have a little over a year to work and I would prefer working somewhere I could use my degree in political science/international studies.

I was scanning the internet and stumbled across an organization call the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). CNAS is a non profit think tank based in Washington DC. The CNAS seeks to develop strong and sound defense and security policy for the benefit of the United States. "CNAS engages policymakers, experts and the public with innovative, fact-based research, ideas and analysis to shape and elevate the national security debate". Also, they help to prepare policy makers and military leaders for possible future events. Obama and administration have turned to CNAS for recent Afghanistan affairs and also affairs in the new emerging Asia-Pacific region. 

After looking through many of there publications and projects, I was quickly overwhelmed with all the information they have on security issues. (I guess this is the organization the government can go to for sound advise and analysis). I thought it would neat to work for this organization one day, but Im not sure it would fit my idea of a job. I don't want to wear a suit and tie everyday, or have a really cool office and my own computer. Discussing security issues would be cool, but I think I would prefer "being in the field".