[Abstract] Suggested citation: Comments of the Internet Governance Project (IGP) on the Further Notice of Inquiry on the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority Functions (July 28, 2011). Internet Governance Project. Paper IGP11-002. Available at https://www.internetgovernance.org/pdf/iana-contract-fnoi-igpcomments.pdf
[Abstract] Suggested citation: Comments of the Internet Governance Project on the NTIA's "Request for Comments on the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions" (Docket # 110207099-1099-01) (March 31, 2011). Internet Governance Project. Paper IGP11-001. Available at https://www.internetgovernance.org/2011/03/31/igp-comments-to-ntia-on-the-iana-functions/
[Abstract] Drafters: Milton Mueller, Brenden KuerbisConcurring: Michel van Eeten This paper attempts to broaden awareness of routing as a site of Internet governance. It sheds light on the historical processes and policy issues raised by the resource public key infrastructure (RPKI). The paper will explain why the RPKI has important...
[Abstract] Drafter: Milton MuellerConcurring: Michel van Eeten, Hans Klein, Derrick Cogburn, John Mathiason This paper assesses the relationship between public participation and accountability in ICANN. It explains how ICANN has responded to accountability concerns by creating new opportunities for public comment, review, and participation. Is public participation an adequate means...
[Abstract] Suggested citation: Comments of the Internet Governance Project on the ICANN transition (Notice of Inquiry “Assessment of the Transition of the Technical Coordination and Management of the Internet’s Domain Name and Addressing System,” Docket No. 090420688-9689-01) (June 7, 2009). Internet Governance Project. Paper IGP09-001. Available at https://www.internetgovernance.org/pdf/IGP-June09NTIAcomment.pdf
[Abstract] Drafter: Milton Mueller, Brenden KuerbisConcurring: Michel van Eeten Regional Internet Address Registries (RIRs) are private, nonprofit and transnational governance entities that evolved organically with the growth of the Internet to manage and coordinate Internet Protocol addresses. The RIR's management of Internet address resources is becoming more contentious and more...
[Abstract] Suggested citation: Comments of the Internet Governance Project on Enhancing the Security and Stability of the Internet's Domain Name and Addressing System (Docket Number: 0810021307-81308-01) (November 24, 2008). Internet Governance Project. Paper IGP08-004. Available at https://www.internetgovernance.org/pdf/NTIA_DNSSEC_comments_final.pdf
[Abstract] Author: Jeremy MalcolmThe Internet Governance Forum provides a venue where stakeholders from government, the private sector and civil society can discuss issues of public policy related to the Internet. It has been widely lauded as a success. Such accolades may be premature, however. Although there is inherent value in...
[Abstract] Drafter: Milton MuellerWe are running out of Internet addresses. This paper evaluates address transfer policies that Internet governance agencies are considering as a response to the depletion of the IPv4 address space. The paper focuses on proposals to allow organizations holding IPv4 addresses to sell address blocks to other...
[Abstract] Suggested citation: Comments of the Internet Governance Project: (Docket No. 071023616-7617-01) The Continued Transition of the Technical Coordination and Management of the Internet's Domain Name and Addressing System: Midterm Review of the Joint Project Agreement (February 15, 2008). Internet Governance Project. Paper IGP08-001. Available at https://www.internetgovernance.org/pdf/IGP-JPA-08-comments.pdf
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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