Internet Governance and the Domain Name System: Issues for Congress
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42351.pdf
Examines the governance of the decentralized network of networks known as the Internet and the role of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Many countries are concerned about how ICANN decisions affect intellectual property, privacy, and cybersecurity. A key issue for Congress is how the U.S. can continue to maximize influence over ICANN while resisting proposals for an increased role by international institutions such as the United Nations. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
