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JackLambert
DMV IPA Members, We have many things to celebrate and your continued support and participation in the Information Professionals Association DMV chapter is one among many. Please join our DMV Chapter President at The Army and Navy Club (ANC) in Downtown DC on November 5 for cheese and wine and lively discussions. Please RSVP via...
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By. Santosh Srinivasaiah (Diaconia) and Sean Anthony Guillory (MAD Warfare, BetBreakingNews)   Information professionals today have access to a growing set of analytical tools designed to map, measure, and visualize the information environment. From network analysis and cognitive terrain mapping to sentiment tracking and narrative diffusion models, these tools have significantly improved our ability to...
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Mr. Doug Jordan – Researching, Writing, Publishing and Getting Your Story Out. Mr. Jordon’s comments are his own and do not reflect the opinions or policies of Joint Special Operations University, US Special Operations Command, or the Department of War. Thank you to the nine people that joined Strategic Resilience Group (SRG) in the conduct...
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By Sean Guillory and Cogni-Chan [Alias] Introduction: China’s Rise in Gaming and America’s Brand Decline In recent years, China’s gaming industry has matured into a global powerhouse. Titles such as Genshin Impact, Naraka Bladepoint, and Black Myth: Wukong are not simply commercially successful; they also showcase a cultural ambition that rivals or even surpasses that...
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We extend our sincere appreciation to the information community for your ongoing support and enthusiasm for the Pinnacle Conference. Following thoughtful deliberation and consultation with DOD officials regarding implementation of  recent policy developments, we have made the decision to reschedule the Pinnacle Conference to late Jan/early Feb 2026. This shift provides essential time for key...
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With just a few weeks left to register for Pinnacle 2025 September 3-4, the Information Professionals Association (IPA) is honored to partner with The Cipher Brief and the National Center for Narrative Intelligence. The agenda is being finalized to present impactful sessions with senior leaders from Government, Industry, Academia and non-defense stakeholders from across the information...
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Influence operations by adversaries of the US has been identified by military leaders as a significant and growing threat to US interests around the globe. Despite access to significant domestic capabilities, cognitive warfare is one aspect of national security where the US is being out-gunned, out-maneuvered and out-spent. As an IPA member, I’m proud to...
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Are you passionate about cognitive security, information operations, emerging technology, or national security? Do you have experience, insights, or ideas that would benefit the IPA community? We’re always looking for authentic, informed voices to contribute to the IPA blog. Whether you’re a practitioner, policymaker, academic, technologist, or student, if you have something important to say,...
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Strategic Resilience Group LLC (SRG) is excited to announce its sponsorship of a virtual academic writing lab as a Community of Interest (COI) within the Information Professionals Association (IPA). The purpose of this writing lab is to provide writing support, camaraderie, accountability, and resources to security professionals interested in independent research, writing, publication, and business...
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