IPA encourages members to submit content in the form of articles, commentary, and research summaries for inclusion on the blog. Below is an article by U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer Dan Burns on how to address failures and limitations in the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Groups (MIGs). Note: The views expressed in this article...Read More

IPA has been working to grow regional communities of interest. As we convene practitioners and researchers from across information professions, we seek to highlight these new groups and their efforts. Please see below information regarding the recent convening of the IPA Community of Interest in London. By Dr. Andrew Whiskeyman, COL (ret) On the evening...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

A new report from the RAND research organization released July 22, 2025 recommends that the Department of Defense (DoD) needs to rapidly acquire and employ generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to stay ahead of adversaries, but the approach needs top-down, enterprise-wide oversight to ensure efficiency and unity of effort. You can access the full report here and a...Read More

The Strategic Resilience Group LLC and IPA kicked off the IPA Virtual Writing Lab Community of Interest on July 23, 2025. The virtual writing lab is intended to provide online writing support, camaraderie, and resources to Information Professionals interested in independent research, writing, publication, and business development often extending the services offered by traditional, on-campus...Read More