Governing By Negotiation: The Internet Naming System

Authors

• Tamar Frankel, Boston University School of Law

Abstract

The governance of the Internet naming system is at a critical juncture, characterized by instability and power struggles. ICANN, while central to the system, operates on a precarious foundation due to its short-term contract with the U.S. Department of Commerce, which grants the U.S. significant control. The system's structure is vague, relying on ad hoc decisions rather than fixed rules, leading to a complex interplay between governments, registries, and ICANN. The article employs game theory to analyze these dynamics, highlighting the challenges in balancing structure and flexibility amidst evolving stakeholders' roles and internationalization pressures.

Disciplines

Antitrust and Trade Regulation | Internet Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Tamar Frankel, Governing By Negotiation: The Internet Naming System, 12 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 449 (2004).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol12/iss2/4