Eminent domain; Internet politics.
Economist (US), The, July, 2005
In a pre-emptive strike, America decides to keep control of the internet
AMERICA created the internet. It also controls the key physical infrastructure that makes it work. For years, some other governments have wanted more say and have lobbied to put the internet under the auspices of the United Nations (UN). America's government seemed willing to give up its governance role, but planned to pass the reins to an industry self-regulatory group it set up. This plan did not satisfy those governments that wanted UN oversight.
On June 30th, the Bush administration brought matters to a head by announcing, unexpectedly, that after all it will retain its authority over the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). This manages the internet's...
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