July 2016 - Internet Governance Project

What’s really at stake in the Microsoft v. USA decision

Posted on July 15, 2016November 20, 2017 by Milton MuellerGeneral, IG Institutions, Privacy & Surveillance

The recent appeals court decision in the Microsoft – Ireland case was a milestone in Internet governance. If it is not challenged, or if it is appealed and holds up in the U.S. Supreme Court, it will mark an important turning point in the attempt to subject the Internet to...

“Inextricably intertwined:” the ICANN-Verisign Root Zone Management Agreement

Posted on July 1, 2016November 20, 2017 by Milton MuellerIG Institutions, Internet Identifiers

The longer it was delayed, the more conspicuous its absence became. Yet ICANN and Verisign have finally come to an agreement on a contract to perform the vital domain name root management functions. The draft was published for public review two days ago. The root zone management agreement (RZMA) controls...

Declaring Independence in Cyberspace

Declaring Independence in Cyberspace tells the story of the struggle between governments and the global Internet community over control of the Internet registries (IANA). It offers new insights into a pressing question with profound implications: is state sovereignty the immutable foundation of global governance, or can new technological capabilities change the model?

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Month: July 2016

Declaring Independence in Cyberspace