THE FEARS: Secret negotiations involving dozens of countries preparing for a United Nations summit on telecommunications could lead to changes in a global treaty that would diminish the Internet’s role in economic growth and restrict the free flow of information.
THE OPPOSITION: The U.S. delegation to the summit has vowed to block any proposals from Russia and other countries that they believe threaten the Internet’s current governing structure or give tacit approval to online censorship.
ABOUT THE FORUM: The World Conference on International Telecommunications will be held in Dubai in December.
