While the earliest internet-connected computers were all located in the United States, today’s internet serves billions of users worldwide. Still, it’s essential to note that the IANA address registry—despite being widely replicated—is not synonymous with the internet itself.
The recent move by the United States marks progress toward a more inclusive, stable, and collaborative internet framework, aligning with the model endorsed by the Global Commission. It is hoped that further advancements will continue in this direction.
Joseph S. Nye, a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense, is a professor at Harvard University and the author of Is the American Century Over?
