Debaters

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2016/09/28/should-the-us-give-up-oversight-of-internet-addresses

• It’s the Best Way to Protect Internet Freedom

  DANIELLE KEHL, NEW AMERICA'S OPEN TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

  Contrary to what opponents say, completing the transition will actually prevent foreign governments from expanding their role in internet governance.

• Too Many Concerns and Questions Remain

  BRETT D. SCHAEFER, HERITAGE FOUNDATION

  Administration officials should support an extension of the contract with Icann to resolve legal questions, vet the governance model and implement all accountability and transparency measures.

• Multistakeholder Is the Key Word Here

  KAL RAUSTIALA, LAW PROFESSOR

  An internet run by a wide range of actors, public and private, is more likely to be run well, and remain open and free, than one run simply by governments.

• A Two-Phase Transition Would be Ideal

  BERIN SZÓKA, TECH FREEDOM

  This approach may cause international grumbling, but it would allow time to address open questions and see how Icann will work after the transition.