Emerging Powers and Internet: Finding a Third Way?

Washington plays a leading role in Internet Governance, which is hardly surprising given the origins of the Internet and America's technological ascendancy. However, the majority of Internet users are in non-Western countries. Certain countries such as China and India are catching up in the tec...

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Published in:Politique étrangère 2014-01, Vol.79 (4), p.43-55
Main Author: Nocetti, Julien
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
China (People's Republic)
Clothing Industry
Dominance
Governance
Government and politics
India
Internet
Majorities
Peoples Republic of China
Technology
Textile Industry
United States of America
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Summary:Washington plays a leading role in Internet Governance, which is hardly surprising given the origins of the Internet and America's technological ascendancy. However, the majority of Internet users are in non-Western countries. Certain countries such as China and India are catching up in the technology sector and are contesting the way in which the net is managed. Since the Snowden affair this movement is gaining momentum, even if emerging countries are not progressing in a united fashion. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0032-342X