[discuss] Options for root zone (was Re: Interesting article)

Thu Jan 16 10:22:34 UTC 2014

Under the current architecture and state of affairs tell me at least one instance in the 30+ years of existence of the DNS where the USG has used or threaten to use it's alleged "control" of the root zone.

-Jorge

> On Jan 16, 2014, at 3:30 AM, "Ian Peter" <ian.peter at ianpeter.com> wrote:
> 
> Brian wrote
> 
>> If I could have three wishes, the first
> two would be unconditional cancellation of the NTIA
> contract and relocation of ICANN's seat to Geneva.
> 
> Yep, I'll take the first two as well and for my third wish I'll have another 3 wishes to use up later as we progress.
> 
> Here is a good paper outlining some possibilities for achieving guaranteed independence for the root zone. well worth reading and discussing as a way forward
> 
> http://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/international-inviolability-root-zone
> 
> Ian Peter
> 