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Governing the Internet for the Global Common Good: A Roadmap for the G20 and G7
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Abstract The internet is the backbone of our digital world. It creates the conditions for economic development and prosperity worldwide. Yet, this critical common good - the open, global, and trustworthy internet - is under threat. As digital connectivity penetrates every aspect of economic, political, and s... view more
The internet is the backbone of our digital world. It creates the conditions for economic development and prosperity worldwide. Yet, this critical common good - the open, global, and trustworthy internet - is under threat. As digital connectivity penetrates every aspect of economic, political, and social life, it has become a central object of geopolitical maneuvering. Preserving an open, global, and trustworthy internet infrastructure must thus be a priority for global leaders. The technical bodies that govern the internet are currently ill-equipped to address the political fault lines that put the global internet at risk. The G20 and G7 should actively work to mitigate these political fault lines so that technical bodies can continue to effectively administrate and develop an internet that works for the global common good.... view less
Keywords
digitalization; diplomacy; international relations; multilateralism; Internet; governance
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Sociology of Science, Sociology of Technology, Research on Science and Technology
Free Keywords
G7; G20; ICANN; IETF; Internet Society; DNS; TCP/IP; Digital Sovereignty
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
Page/Pages
p. 124-133
Journal
Global Solutions Journal (2022) 8
Issue topic
Recoupling
ISSN
2570-205X
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications