Cybercommand Chief Opposes U.N. Net Control -- Washington Times‘Government survivability’ issue.
BALTIMORE — The commander of the U.S. Cyber Command said Thursday that he does not favor giving the United Nations the power to regulate the Internet.
Some regulations are needed to protect critical networks that control electrical power, banking, transportation and other key elements of society, Army Gen. Keith Alexander, who is also director of the National Security Agency, said after a speech to a security conference.
But asked whether the U.N. should have a regulation role, Gen. Alexander said: “No. I’m not for regulating, per se. I’m concerned about it, and this is a tough question. I would say, generally speaking, I’m not into that portion of regulating as you would espouse.”
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My Comment: The commander of U.S. Cyber Command has a point of view that is completely opposite from what China is now pursuing, which is that it should be the international community (i.e. the U.N.) that supervises and oversees the internet. My prediction .... the Chinese are going to be ignored by the U.S..
On a side issue that concerns the web and China, there is a must read article from Threat Level titled .... Feds Say China’s Net Censorship Imposes ‘Barriers’ to Free Trade. This is a brilliant strategy from the Obama administration, and a must read for China watchers. (Hat Tip: Information Dissemination)