[governance] ICANN/Verisign new agreement on roottransition -important

[Milton Mueller]

Dr. Milton Mueller
Syracuse University School of Information Studies
http://www.digital-convergence.org
http://www.internetgovernance.org

>>> "Ian Peter" <ian.peter at ianpeter.com> 10/26/05 3:43 PM >>>
>This indicates the end of Verisign as a partner in root zone
authorisation
>processes, puts a new relationship between ICANN and rootops on the
table

correct

>and, most
>importantly for governance discussions, also puts on the table 
>for review the current contract as regards root zone authorisation 
>by USG. 

not correct.  

>I believe there is a strong chance that the authorisation 
>function could simply disappear along with the triumvirate 
>agreement, in favour of some
>more generalised expression of control via ICANN/USG MOU.

No, that is not where things are headed. The reverse is true. MoU might
go away, policy authority over the root will not. For better or worse.
IGP is about the release a paper explaining some of these things. 
Look for it Monday.

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