[governance] host country agreement + "geostrategic innocence"

[McTim]

Hi,

On 10/17/05, Jovan Kurbalija <jovank at diplomacy.edu> wrote:
> Here are a few comments on the latest discussion....

> ICANN could have immunity (ICANN as an entity as well as directors of its
> Board) in performing its core functions, e.g. running the root servers - a

ICANN doesn't "run" the rootservers, (although I think they would like
to have a greater degree of control over the root operators).

>
> When we discuss a possible host we may use the concept of "geostrategic
> innocence" - a phrase coined by Diplo's senior fellow, Alex Sceberras
> Trigona (the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta). Among the
> candidates for the title of the most "innocent" states are Finland, Austria,
> Malta (neutral but members of EU), Costa Rica, Switzerland, pacific island
> states, etc.

Does anyone really believe ICANN will change their location
of incorporation based on WSIS outcomes?

--
Cheers,

McTim
nic-hdl:      TMCG

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