By Brian Russell and John Bicknell Coin of the realm (noun phrase):  The legal money of a country Something valued or used as if it were money in a particular sphere ~Merriam-Webster Introduction Complexity is an enduring feature of the national security landscape, and decision-makers continue to grapple with this phenomenon. Complexity is not the...Read More

In 2023 IPA will begin publishing the Journal of Cognitive Security. The journal has already assembled an incredible team for its Editorial Board composed of government and industry experts and researchers on a broad array of topics affecting our understanding of the information environment. This is your opportunity to be published in a journal that...Read More

The U.S. Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (Office of Information Operations Policy) and The U.K. Ministry of Defence will host the first 2023 Phoenix Challenge Forum (in-person) focused on “Orientating to the futures of information environment competition” in London from 27 February – 3 March 2023. This event follows the Phoenix...Read More

Narrative Spread in the Information Age: Adaptive Traits and Characteristics The following article is an original work published by the Information Professionals Association. Opinions expressed by authors are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. Humans use narratives to make sense of the world around...Read More

The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Sean Guillory has joined the Board of Directors. For starters, Sean will be leading the Phoenix Challenge London Feb-2023 event planning effort for IPA. Sean Guillory attained his Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from Dartmouth College where he primarily worked with neurosurgery patients to help...Read More

What We Mean When We Say We Want a New USIA by Chris Dufour The following article is an original work published by the Information Professionals Association. Opinions expressed by authors are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. Communication, information, and influence experts Dr....Read More

Introduction Part of IPA’s mission is to inspire researchers with compelling and pressing topics which need to be tackled. This is the third installment from Cognitive Crucible podcast guests for information professionals to consider. These topics represent pressing areas of interest related to operations in the information environment. Doctoral, Master’s, and undergraduate college students who...Read More

The General Accounting Office on September 21, 2022 released a new report, “Information Environment: Opportunities and Threats to DOD’s National Security Mission.” GAO conducted the study to inform Congress, DoD leaders, and others on the importance of the information environment (IE), how DOD components understand the IE, threats and key challenges to the IE, dual-edge...Read More

The Information Professionals Association has expanded the categories for its Order of Hermes award, an honorary award that recognizes individuals for exceptional service and contributions in the field of cognitive security. There are three Order of Hermes recognition levels: Gold, Silver, and Rising Star. The Order of Hermes can be awarded to individuals from military,...Read More

by Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob, PhD The following article is an original work published by the Information Professionals Association. Opinions expressed by authors are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. Legitimacy, influence, and power all go hand in hand. No United Nations (UN) mission can...Read More