What is Praemon?
[“prā-e-mŭn”: from Latin for premonition, forewarning, or intuition]
U.S. national security depends on the timely accuracy of skilled analysts. They are the link between intelligence and policy. America has a continuing need for the brightest minds and most innovative thinkers to turn news into action and information into decision. This ability is rare. It requires study, techni
cal proficiency, and an intuition only developed through involvement. Praemon is a forum for Brigham Young University students of Political Science, Area Studies, Geography, History, and International Relations to acquire the skills of professional analysts. We choose student contributors who are well informed, insightful, and committed to public service in an effort to prepare future leaders. Praemon offers their analyses, forecasts, and policy suggestions regarding issues of U.S. national security. Analysts at Praemon regularly contribute in-depth, objective analyses that examine current geopolitical issues that have direct effects on U.S. The Praemon team analyzes open-source material by employing the most effective techniques in use by intelligence and security professionals. By analyzing current connections, examining historical trends, and looking at the constraints on geopolitical actors, the Praemon team is able to make realistic and accurate situation forecasts. Objective analyses and accurate forecasts help our analysts identify what policy makers need in order to protect U.S. Praemon.org is a student organization of the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies at Brigham Young University. The opinions, analysis, and information written are the views of each individual student and do not represent the sponsoring organizations.
