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ARIN and the governance discipline of IPv4 scarcity
ARIN is examined through ipv4 scarcity as a registry-governance and institutional-economics problem for the North America region.
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ARIN's ledger function and gatekeeper discretion
ARIN is examined through ledger versus gatekeeper as a registry-governance and institutional-economics problem for the North America region.
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The legitimacy bargain in ARIN registry governance
ARIN is examined through institutional legitimacy as a registry-governance and institutional-economics problem for the North America region.
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ARIN auditability and the work of transparency
ARIN is examined through auditability and transparency as a registry-governance and institutional-economics problem for the North America region.
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FCC mandates licences for US undersea cable landings
The FCC sets market-access and security rules that shape how critical communications infrastructure is built, licensed and operated.
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ARIN confirms 2025 election results for board and council roles
ARIN unveils 2025 board and council results, reinforcing its commitment to transparent and community-driven Internet governance.
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ARIN 56 concludes with strong policy debate and community focus
ARIN 56 in Arlington gathered Internet leaders to discuss IPv4 policies, routing security, and future network governance.
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How AFRINIC can learn from RIPE and ARIN election systems
AFRINIC’s 2025 board election is annulled after one disputed proxy vote causes cancellation of all ballots.
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ARIN sets date for virtual Candidate Forum ahead of 2025 elections
ARIN sets 16 Oct virtual Candidate Forum before 2025 elections, with voting from 30 Oct–7 Nov for Board, AC and NRO NC seats.
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ARIN unveils 2025 candidate slate for Board, AC and NRO-NC seats
ARIN announces 2025 candidate slate for Board, Advisory Council, and NRO NC with voting from 30 Oct to 7 Nov.
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ARIN 56: Building stronger networks for the internet’s future
BTW Media will cover ARIN 56 in Dallas, exploring internet policy, governance, RPKI, collaboration, and digital infrastructure trends.
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ARIN 56 registration now open
Registration is open for ARIN 56, featuring policy discussions, election candidate videos, and social events.
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FCC introduces new rules to bolster submarine cable security
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced new regulations designed to enhance the security of submarine cables.
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FCC speeds up subsea cable approvals to ease supply bottlenecks
The FCC fast-tracks submarine cable licences, reducing delays to improve US internet infrastructure amid rising global demand.
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ARIN distributes 83 IPv4 blocks to waiting list
ARIN fulfilled 83 IPv4 Waiting List requests on 2 July 2025. With IPv4 depletion already in effect, this quarterly distribution remains vital.
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ARIN extends nomination deadline for NRO NC seat
ARIN has extended its nomination deadline to 14 July 2025 for one seat on the NRO Number Council, with the successful candidate to begin.
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ARIN's 2025 nominations open a governance-quality test
ARIN's June 2025 call for nominations is a governance event, not a routine notice. The registry opened the path for three Board of Trustees seats and five Advisory Council seats, while also running the NRO Number Council nomination track for the same election cycle. The signal is…
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ARIN announces fellowship selection committee for ARIN 56
What happened: ARIN names fellowship committee for ARIN 56 meeting ARIN revealed the members of its inaugural Fellowship Selection Committee for ARIN 56, the next Public Policy and Members Meeting slated for 30–31 October 2025 in Arlington, Texas. The volunteer committee, drawn…
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ARIN announces first grant selection committee for 2025 round
What happened: ARIN announces 2025 community grant committee ARIN revealed the members of its inaugural grant selection committee for the 2025 round of its Community Grant Program on 6 June 2025. These committee members will assess applications submitted as part of ARIN’s…
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Sponsorship now open for ARIN 56 following NANOG 95
ARIN opens sponsorship for ARIN 56, inviting organisations to engage with the Internet governance community.