The Role of Wildcards in the Domain Name System

Domain name system (DNS), ICANN and Brazilian stakes

Law State and Telecommunications Review ◽

10.26512/lstr.v11i2.27027 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 127-152

Author(s):

Bruno Freire de Carvalho Calabrich

Keyword(s):

Theoretical Framework ◽

Domain Name System ◽

Internet Governance ◽

Governance Mechanisms ◽

Domain Name ◽

Support Organizations

Purpose – The article addresses the Brazilian participation in ICANN and the interests of Brazil. As an introduction to the topic, a synthesis is presented on the DNS system, as well as on the origins, nature and role of ICANN, its structure, functioning, principles and governance mechanisms. Then, the main criticisms by the doctrine regarding the (lack of) participation of peripheral countries in ICANN are summarized. The next topic lists the groups and support organizations that have Brazilian members and presents some concrete cases analyzed within the scope of ICANN that affect Brazilian interests, including the registration of new gTLDs. Methodology/approach/design – The research has an eminently descriptive form, without neglecting the problematization of some related issues (specifically with regard to the interests of Brazil in ICANN). The theoretical framework is based on the studies of Milton Mueller and other authors (referred to in the bibliography) on internet governance. Findings – The paper identifies and describes, in a succinct and objective way, the DNS system, ICANN (its origins, its role and its operation) and what are the Brazilian interests related to it. Originality – It is a subject not yet explored in doctrine. Although there is a bibliography on the DNS, the origins, functioning, structure and especially the possible interests in Brazil in ICANN are little studied.

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Policy Question: Is a Sovereign Internet Feasible?

Four Internets ◽

10.1093/oso/9780197523681.003.0014 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 173-176

Author(s):

Kieron O’Hara

Keyword(s):

The Internet ◽

Domain Name System ◽

Domain Name ◽

Policy Objective ◽

Successful Experiment ◽

Policy Question ◽

National Borders

In 2019, Russia attempted to implement a long-term policy objective, to enable itself to cut the Russian Internet (RuNet) off from the rest, by blocking the flow of data through Internet Exchange Points at national borders. It claimed that a successful experiment had been carried out. This chapter looks at why this should happen and whether it is possible. The role of US interests, for instance in ICANN, is considered as a risk to Russian sovereignty, although American attempts to interfere with the Domain Name System would be counterproductive and unlikely to be successful. Attempts by Iran and Egypt to cut the Internet off are also discussed.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures for ccTLDs

Domain Name Law And Practice ◽

10.1093/oso/9780199663163.003.0049 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Torsten Bettinger

Keyword(s):

Public Policy ◽

Dispute Resolution ◽

Alternative Dispute Resolution ◽

Public Authority ◽

Self Determination ◽

Domain Name System ◽

Domain Name ◽

Applicable Law ◽

The Stability

As described in Part I, the ultimate public policy authority for the operation of ccTLDs rests with the relevant government or public authority, and how this authority is exercised is determined by applicable law. While ICANN retains the role of coordinating and ensuring the stability and security of the domain name system with regard to the gTLDs, with respect to the ccTLDs, the registries and the relevant governmental authorities retain important administration and self-determination rights. This includes the ability to determine the types of dispute resolution procedures that apply under a particular ccTLD.

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