[AfrICANN-discuss] Weekly web review : RIPE 70, IANA transition, WSIS, Netmundial, cyberpolitics, Net Neutrality..

Fri May 15 16:02:24 UTC 2015

Hi all

For your documentation; below a weekly web review containing some 
articles and informations relating to main subjects of this ending week :
 RIPE 70, IANA transition, WSIS, Netmundial, cyberpolitics...

INTERNET GOVERNANCE

Internet governance: What if the sky really is falling?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2015/05/04/internet-governance-what-if-the-sky-really-is-falling/?postshare=7551430766863770

Is the UN finally moving beyond Internet governance to focus on what really matters?
http://blogs.cfr.org/cyber/2015/05/13/is-the-un-finally-moving-beyond-internet-governance-to-focus-on-what-really-matters/

International Norms in Cyberspace
http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/international-norms-cyberspace-by-joseph-s--nye-2015-05

CYBERPOLITICS

Google’s Vint Cerf Warns Against Fragmentation of Internet        
http://blogs.wsj.com/cio/2015/05/14/internet-pioneer-vint-cerf-warns-against-fragmentation-of-internet/

This is Europe's plan to compete with US internet dominance

http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/6/8558531/eu-single-digital-market-unveiled

State not planning to update cyber strategy
http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/242066-state-not-planning-to-update-cyberspace-strategy

China, Russia seeking their own Internet, warns former Intel chairman
http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/241759-china-russia-cyber-pact-threatens-internet-says-former-house-intel-chair

China and Russia Support “Cyber Sovereignty”
https://chinadigitaltimes.net/2015/05/china-and-russia-agree-to-respect-cyber-sovereignty/

Russia And China Agree To Not Hack Each Other
http://www.valuewalk.com/2015/05/russia-and-china-hack/

What Does China-Russia 'No Hack' Pact Mean For US? 
http://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities---threats/advanced-threats/what-does-china-russia-no-hack-pact-mean-for-us-/d/d-id/1320365

Developing international rules of the road for cybersecurity				
http://www.ejinsight.com/20150512-developing-international-rules-road-cybersecurity/

For most countries, a nationwide Internet outage is a big deal. For North Korea, it’s routine.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2015/05/11/for-most-countries-a-nationwide-internet-outage-is-a-big-deal-for-north-korea-its-routine/

ICANN

ICANN’s future is in its hands
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/241746-icanns-future-is-in-its-hands

Copyright, pharmaceutical enforcement shouldn’t be imposed on ICANN
http://www.rstreet.org/2015/05/13/copyright-pharmaceutical-enforcement-shouldnt-be-imposed-on-icann/

Nayatel Deploys DNS L-Root Server in Pakistan in Partnership With ICANN
http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-3-317751-Nayatel-Deploys-DNS-L-Root-Server-in-Pakistan-in-Partnership-With-ICANN

IANA TRANSITION

Commerce will likely have to extend IANA contract
http://fcw.com/articles/2015/05/13/internet-governance.aspx

Transition delay could lead to IANA contract extension
http://www.executivegov.com/2015/05/transition-delay-could-lead-to-iana-contract-extension/

ICG Statement on Contracts and Other Agreements
https://www.ianacg.org/icg-statement-on-contracts-and-other-agreements/

Testimony before US House regarding Stakeholder Perspectives on the IANA Transition
https://cdt.org/insight/testimony-before-us-house-regarding-stakeholder-perspectives-on-the-iana-transition/

The "IANA transition" and why it matters for the future of the internet. Part 1
http://www.newamerica.org/oti/controlling-internet-infrastructure/

ICANN's accountability and transparency mechanisms needs to be in place  before the IANA transition takes place
http://www.techpolicydaily.com/technology/icann-accountability-iana-transition/

US government asks internet community how long it should extend IANA contract
Request comes as latest plans put out to public comment
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/05/08/us_government_asks_internet_community_how_long_it_should_extend_iana_contract/

RIPE 70

RIPE 70
https://ripe70.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/

Jim Cowie - Change of Address: Issues in the IPv4 Transfer Market
https://ripe70.ripe.net/archives/video/24/

On The Diversity of Interdomain Routing in Africa
https://ripe70.ripe.net/wp-content/uploads/presentations/50-RACI_RIPE70_slides_v9.pdf

BGPdump2: A Tool to Read and Compare the BGP RIB Dump Files

https://labs.ripe.net/Members/yasuhiro_ohara/bgpdump2

WSIS

On the road to WSIS+10:  Open frameworks for successful discussions 
http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/05/road-wsis10-open-frameworks-successful-discussions

NETMUNDIAL

Mapping Internet Governance Actors, Issues, Solutions, and Resources
https://map.netmundial.org/

DOMAIN NAME

Despite political domain name news, political new TLDs not taking off
http://domainnamewire.com/2015/05/11/despite-political-domain-name-news-political-new-tlds-not-taking-off/

Another Letter Filed Against .sucks TLD for Extortion
http://www.circleid.com/posts/another_letter_filed_against_sucks_tld_for_extortion/

Registry fires back at ICANN over .SUCKS domain pricing criticism
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015/05/registry-fires-back-at-icann-over-sucks-domain-pricing-criticism/

.Science Passes 290,000 Registrations
http://www.domainnews.com/science-passes-290-000-registrations.html

ICANN: Release of Country and Territory Names within the .SONY, .ARCHI, .BIO and .SAARLAND TLDs
http://www.domainnews.com/icann-release-of-country-and-territory-names-within-the-sony-archi-bio-and-saarland-tlds.html

CYBERSECURITY

What is ‘cybersecurity law’?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2015/05/14/what-is-cybersecurity-law/

Cybersecurity is a team sport
http://www.politico.eu/article/cybersecurity-is-a-team-sport/

Shortcomings of Cybersecurity Bills
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/opinion/shortcomings-of-cybersecurity-bills.html?_r=0

NET NEUTRALITY

Internet providers are opening a new front in the net neutrality fight
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2015/05/14/internet-providers-are-opening-a-new-front-in-the-net-neutrality-fight/

Net Neutrality: The argument continues

http://cis-india.org/internet-governance/news/forbes-india-april-29-2015-deepak-ajwani-debojyoti-ghosh-net-neutrality-the-argument-continues

OECD nations gang up on internet retailers, tax dodgers
Australia to fine tech tax-dodgers 100% of their avoided tax, plus profits

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/05/11/oecd_nations_gang_up_on_internet_retailers_tax_dodgers/

AFRICAN INTERNET NEWS

Growth of Africa’s Mobile Internet Usage to Double the Rest of the World
http://www.sagoodnews.co.za/categories/22-science-a-technology/6802-growth-of-africa-s-mobile-internet-usage-to-double-the-rest-of-the-world.html

Tapping into Africa’s Ecommerce Potential Through Technology
http://www.africaoutlookmag.com/news/tapping-into-africas-ecommerce-potential-through-technology

The internet forces shaping a more connected Africa 
http://graphic.com.gh/features/opinion/43046-the-internet-forces-shaping-a-more-connected-africa.html

The Internet’s Role In Bettering Western Coverage Of Africa By Courtney Miceli

http://saharareporters.com/2015/05/12/internet%E2%80%99s-role-bettering-western-coverage-africa-courtney-miceli

Africa: Is Big Data the Gold Dust of Medical Aid?
http://allafrica.com/stories/201505131956.html

Africa announces 2015 Seed Funding Tech Initiative for women in #Africa:
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs123/1102516344150/archive/1121068647090.html

Rwanda hosts the Africa Broadband and Universal Service Funds Forum
http://africanbrains.net/2015/05/11/rwanda-hosts-the-africa-broadband-and-universal-service-funds-forum/

Mauritius: WTISD 2015 - Telecommunication and ICTs As Drivers of Innovation
http://allafrica.com/stories/201505140556.html

IT to boost development
http://www.theworldfolio.com/interviews/it-to-boost-development/3526/

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