Internet governance research

The Web Institute's internet governance research explores the rules, policies, standards, protocols, and practices that shape the evolution of the Internet

Key topics of interest include net neutrality, privacy protection, internet governance stakeholders, data security, internet censorship, IPv4 to IPv6 transition, history of the internet, broadband policies, and the digital divide

Through our research, we aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of these critical issues and their impact on the future of the Internet.

Internet Governance Articles

• Mapping Internet Shutdowns Around the World
• How the Internet is Governed: 2024 Internet Governance Guide
• Debunking Myths About the 7 Keys to the Internet
• Starlink and the Digital Divide: Opportunities and Challenges
• Regulating Fake News Without Compromising Free Speech
• Behind the Keyboard: How Government Trolls Shape Online Narratives
• The Great Firewall of China: A Case Study in Internet Fragmentation
• List of Open Source Internet Censorship Circumvention Tools
• Navigating Censorship: How Open-Source Tools Help Bypass Internet Restrictions
• Comparative Studies of Global Data Protection Regulations
• Understanding Net Neutrality
• From ARPANET to the Web: A Journey Through the History of the Internet
• How Blockchain Could Transform the Fight Against Corruption