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Policy continuity, legitimacy, and accountability signals across internet governance institutions.

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RIR Watchdog, Case File, NRS, ICANN, IETF, History of Internet, and NOG sessions.

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Trump nominates Olivia Trusty for FCC commissioner, securing Republican control

What happened: Olivia Trusty nominated for FCC commissioner by Trump President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Olivia Trusty for a commissioner position at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Trusty, a seasoned Republican Senate aide, currently serves as a professional…

Jan 20, 2025

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2024 Review: ICANN’s global tech collaborations

In 2024, ICANN’s Technical Engagement team held 207 events to boost internet stability, DNS best practices, and partnerships.

Jan 20, 2025

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RIPE NCC 2025 invoices and payment extensions

RIPE NCC will issue 2025 invoices in January and provide payment extensions for members affected by crises.

Jan 20, 2025

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Nominations open for four APNIC Executive Council positions

Nominations for four APNIC Executive Council positions must be submitted by 6 February 2025 via the official form

Jan 17, 2025

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IETF LLC takes over RFC production center

IETF LLC takes over RFC Production Center management from AMS to drive RFC Series evolution, with new roles and cost savings.

Jan 17, 2025

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ARIN updates Trust Anchor Locator for improved RPKI validation

What happened: ARIN updates TAL to enhance RPKI verification process ARIN has announced a change to its Trust Anchor Locator (TAL), which is crucial for verifying certificates and Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) in ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) repository.…

Jan 17, 2025

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ICANN Roadshow sparks dialogue on DNS Security in Jamaica

ICANN’s December 2024 Jamaica roadshow covered DNS security, the gTLD program, and digital transformation, engaging 150+ entities.

Jan 15, 2025

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RIPE NCC to host SEE 13 meeting in Bulgaria

What happened: RIPE NCC publishes announcement of SEE 13th meeting The RIPE NCC has announced that its SEE 13 meeting will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on April 7-8, 2025. This event aims to bring together industry professionals, including network engineers and technology experts…

Jan 15, 2025

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ARIN opens 55 fellowship applications for 2025

What happened: ARIN opens applications for 55 fellowships in 2025 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has officially announced the opening of 55 fellowship applications for its 2025 program. The fellowship aims to promote the development of future leaders in…

Jan 15, 2025

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LACNIC invites presentations for internet development forum

What happened: Internet forum offers presentation opportunities The LACNIC Technical Forum has announced its call for presentations focused on regional internet development. This event, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, from 5 to 9 May, is part of the LACNIC 43 conference. After…

Jan 15, 2025

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ARIN explores methods to improve the value of IXPs

What happened: ARIN explores the value of IXPs ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has published a blog discussing the role of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in the global internet infrastructure and how they can be optimized to add more value to the network ecosystem.…

Jan 14, 2025

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LACNIC shapes encryption legislation across the Southern Cone

What happened: Encryption regulations study in the Southern Cone LACNIC has released an insightful study detailing the legislative landscape of encryption in the Southern Cone, focusing on Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Conducted by Thobias Prado Moura, the…

Jan 14, 2025

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ARIN launches initiatives to support IPv6 adoption

What happened: ARIN introduces new programs to support IPv6 adoption ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has launched a series of new initiatives aimed at supporting IPv6 adoption and improving internet resource management across North America. These initiatives include…

Jan 13, 2025

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LACNIC unveils new insights into cryptography regulations

What happened: Cryptography regulations analysed in Southern Cone LACNIC recently published a comprehensive analysis of cryptography legislation across five Southern Cone countries: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. This project, part of LACNIC’s Líderes Program…

Jan 13, 2025

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APNIC highlights Afghanistan’s digital resilience at AFNOG 2024

APNIC showcased Afghanistan’s resilience at AFNOG 2024, highlighting cybersecurity.

Jan 13, 2025

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ARIN launches initiatives to boost IPv6 adoption

What happened: ARIN unveils initiatives to accelerate IPv6 adoption and network growth ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at accelerating IPv6 adoption and supporting network growth across North America. The announcement…

Jan 10, 2025

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LACNIC forum calls for talks on regional internet growth

What happened: LACNIC opens call for forum presentations The LACNIC Technical Forum has opened its call for presentations, inviting experts to share their insights on regional internet development. Now in its eighth edition, the forum will take place in San Pablo, Brazil, from 5…

Jan 10, 2025

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APNIC initiatives in Asia-Pacific: Too little too late?

APNIC’s 2024 initiatives, including Myanmar’s IXP and Malaysia’s LUCI project

Jan 10, 2025

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ARIN launches new IP management service

What happened: ARIN launched enhanced IP management service for streamlined resource allocation The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has officially launched a new IP address management service designed to improve how IP resources are allocated and managed. According…

Jan 9, 2025

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LACNIC enhances RPKI security with a comprehensive checklist

What happened: RPKI enhancements by LACNIC improve security In early January 2025, LACNIC announced the implementation of an advanced system to enhance the security of its Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). This initiative focuses on managing cryptographic entities…

Jan 9, 2025

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RIR Watchdog

Five regional sessions tracking allocation policy, board legitimacy, and institutional continuity.

Open RIR Watchdog

Case File

Long-cycle governance dossiers with legal, election, and institutional stress analysis.

Open Case File

Number Resource Society

Membership, charter, and resource-governance intelligence from the NRS ecosystem.

Open NRS Session

ICANN

DNS coordination, accountability frameworks, and global multi-stakeholder process dynamics.

Open ICANN Session

IETF

Protocol standardization trajectory and interoperability risk under fragmented policy conditions.

Open IETF Session

History of Internet

Long-cycle infrastructure history used for governance interpretation and structural forecasting.

Open History Session

NOGs

Operator-level implementation intelligence from APRICOT plus regional and national NOG ecosystems.

Open NOGs Session