From the abstract: "The
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is making moves to get into the
world of Internet
governance. Many haven't heard of the ITU, and this essay provides some
historical background by first looking at the events that took place 100 years
ago at the time of the sinking of the Titanic. We'll use this as an
illustration of how the ITU first became relevant in the area of spectrum
management. We will then turn to other areas of engagement of the ITU as it
seeks entrée into the world of security, privacy, and standardization. Finally,
in spite of its recent overtures to openness and participation, we’ll conclude
that the ITU is not fit to enter into the world of Internet
governance and regulation, because the Internet’s open, freely
developed market. The ITU’s experience, on the other hand, is steeped in 150
years of closed, non-transparent state-run systems." Read more
