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Jeannie L. Johnson is a Professor in the School of Social Sciences, Department of Political Science at Utah State University. She serves as Director of the Center for Anticipatory Intelligence (CAI), an interdisciplinary research and academic hub focused on national security, cyber threats, data analytics, and emergent technology. Her work bridges academic research and practical intelligence applications through government and industry partnerships.
Research Interests: Dr. Johnson specializes in strategic culture, examining how national, military, and organizational cultures shape security policy. Her research spans U.S. military service cultures, counterinsurgency operations, nuclear weapons policy, and intelligence analysis. She has pioneered the Cultural Topography method, a framework for analyzing cultural influences on strategic decision-making.
Her scholarly contributions include the 2018 book The Marines, Counterinsurgency, and Strategic Culture: Lessons Learned and Lost in America’s Wars, which features a foreword by former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, and co-edited volumes on strategic culture and nuclear policy. She led the development of the nation's first undergraduate Minor in Anticipatory Intelligence and is launching a Graduate Certificate in the field.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Cultural Topography method featured in CIA’s Studies in Intelligence, June 2011
Advising and Grants: Dr. Johnson mentors students through the Center for Anticipatory Intelligence and leads federally and institutionally supported research initiatives. She has developed new academic programs and secured interdisciplinary collaboration across government and industry sectors, advancing experiential learning and applied research in intelligence studies.
Labs and Teams: As Director of the Center for Anticipatory Intelligence, Dr. Johnson leads a multidisciplinary team integrating expertise in political science, data science, cybersecurity, and national security policy. The CAI serves as a nexus for research, education, and real-world application, fostering innovation in anticipatory intelligence methodologies.
