How does the Domain Name System shape our everyday Internet experience? Session 7 explored the technical foundations of the Domain Name System (DNS), ICANN’s governance role, and the growing policy challenges around DNS abuse. The session connected core infrastructure concepts with real-world governance debates, highlighting how decisions around generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and abuse mitigation […]
NetMission Academy 2026 Session 6 Summary
How do we build digital spaces where everyone can participate safely and equitably? Session 6 of the NetMission Academy journey, themed “Diversity and Inclusivity in the Digital Age,” examined digital inclusion and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) across the Asia-Pacific region. The session featured panel insights from Ms. Ihita Gangavarapu, Coordinator of the India Youth Internet […]
Digital Rights and the Struggle for Civic Space in Pakistan
In many parts of the world, a single social media post can now trigger arrest, investigation, and public vilification. In Pakistan, the distance between a tweet and a courtroom has grown alarmingly short, reflecting a broader regional shift in how states perceive and police digital expression. Across the Asia-Pacific, governments increasingly frame online restrictions as […]
NetMission Academy 2026 Session 5 Summary
Who holds power in the digital era? Session 5, titled “Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies,” commenced on February 5, 2026. The session examined how artificial intelligence and core Internet infrastructure are reshaping economic power, governance, and influence across the Asia-Pacific region and the Global South. Moderated by Rani Retmono and Khushbakht, the discussion brought together […]
A Connected Story of AI, Security, Investment, and Risk
AI-powered cyber threats are outpacing traditional defenses. Governments are racing to enforce new data protection and AI governance rules. And across the region, from Taiwan’s new AI Basic Law to Indonesia’s first data protection penalties, a striking pattern is emerging: different countries are converging on similar structural questions about resilience, sovereignty, and trust. 🔐 From […]