In the ever-changing landscape of global cybersecurity, one conversation in April made ripples far beyond tech circles: should one country control the world’s most important cybersecurity database? For over two decades, the U.S. government has held near-exclusive authority over the CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) system — a centralized registry for cataloging security flaws in […]
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NetMission Ambassadors’ blog posts
NetMission Case Study Series 2025
Wave of Transformation: Digital Empowerment and AI Evolution in Asia-Pacific NetMission Case Study Series 2025 presents a collection of case studies on key Internet Governance topics conducted by the five (5) sub-groups of the NetMission Academy 2025. This series offers insights from a youth perspective from case studies explored and shared during the online academy […]
An Insight into Palau’s Navigation of Emerging Technologies, Geopolitics, and Climate Action – Aishik Saha
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report. Overview When it comes to technology and cyber policy, Palau is navigating an exciting yet challenging path. As a small island nation in the Pacific, Palau has ambitious plans to harness the power of digital transformation, from enhancing Internet connectivity to pioneering […]
Photonics-Electronics Convergence for DIS: Case Study from Hokkaido, Japan
As the digital world expands, the demand for faster, more energy-efficient computing solutions is more urgent than ever. Traditional electronic data processing faces significant challenges, including excessive heat generation, high energy consumption, and environmental impact. Photonics-electronics convergence—leveraging light for data transmission—offers a promising alternative, improving efficiency and sustainability. This case study from Hokkaido, Japan, explores […]
The Digital Landscape of Japan: What Has Been Done and Can Be Done – An Binh Nguyen
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report. Overview Japan is an island nation located in East Asia with a population of 124 million people. Having its position amongst developed countries, Japan has its economy backed up by advanced technology, a robust industrial base and a manifested high living standard. […]