Rebecca Fainberg

NYU M.S. candidate in Global Affairs specializing in transnational security, organized crime, terrorism and counterterrorism analysis. Experienced in conflict research, investigative analysis, and producing analytical briefings on security risks and non-state actors. Background combining field experience in crisis environments with legal and investigative research. Strong interest in behavioral dynamics of transnational crime and extremist networks.

• United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) Remote, Research Intern Tbilisi, GE Sept. 2025- Present
• Conduct research and analysis on international legal and policy frameworks related to CBRN risk mitigation and transnational security threats
• Analyze comparative national legislation and institutional capacities across partner countries to identify implementation gaps and best practices
• Produce research summaries and briefing materials supporting international capacity-building initiatives
• Strong Cities Network (SCN) Practicum Analyst New York, NY Jan 2026 – Present
• Conducted analytical research assessing prevention frameworks addressing violent extremism, hate violence, and targeted attacks in U.S. cities
• Analyzed cross-sector coordination models involving law enforcement, behavioral health professionals, and community organizations to evaluate violence-prevention effectiveness
• Assess early-intervention indicators and risk factors associated with pathways to violence
• Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) Graduate Intern, APSA Impact Assessment & Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD). Addis Ababa, ET Jan 2025 – Aug 2025
• Conducted field research and conflict analysis assessing African Union peacebuilding and stabilization frameworks.
• Supported AU PCRD workshops and drafted briefing notes and policy reports; contributor to African Wars in the 21st Century: Impact Assessment Report (2025)
• Supported development of the African Conflict and Intervention Database (ACID), integrating case data for comparative conflict analysis and monitoring
• Field Experience, Conflict Response Operations Project Coordinator & Volunteer Tel Aviv, IL June 2024 - Sept 2024
• Operated in a conflict-affected environment supporting crisis response and recovery operations
• Assessed community needs and coordinated logistics under rapidly evolving security conditions
• Engaged directly with displaced and trauma-affected populations, developing contextual understanding of civilian behavior and resilience in conflict environments
• Supported reconstruction and stabilization initiatives in post-attack environments