ICANN.
organization responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of several databases related to the namespaces of the Internet
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The CEO of ICANN caused friction during the World Internet Conference (WIC) on January 9, 2016.Some support1 report
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The National Internet Exchange of India, ICANN, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology contribute to global internet governance discussions.Well supported4 reports4 developments inside
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In 2015, India participated in ICANN governance discussions, supporting and opposing different models, while activists protested in New Delhi.Some support1 report
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ICANN violated its own rules against Afilias and limited remedial authority for the company.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Telegram sought to acquire the .gram TLD through ICANN.Some support2 reports
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Orange EV, based in Kansas City, submitted applications during ICANN's 2026 window and raised capital via an IPO.Some support2 reports
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Guidance regarding ICANN matters was made available in UN languages, with Kim Davies speaking on behalf of the technical community.Some support2 reports
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ICANN and APNIC operate within the multi-stakeholder model.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ICANN and the Korea Internet & Security Agency co-hosted APIGA, focusing on governance in the APAC region.Some support4 reports
Gone quiet
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India is seeking root server placement from ICANN and pushing for independence from US-based servers for its national internet exchange.Some support1 report
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The global internet forum relocated to Nusa Dua due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, with ICANN involved.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Verisign extended its registry agreement with ICANN, while Citibank reiterated a Buy rating and raised its price target.Well supported4 reports
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ICANN hosted the ICANN86 Policy Forum in Seville on May 28, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Around ICANN this week
News at the entities that move ICANN most-
Telegram TransactionalIhor Terekhov used Telegram to announce a tragedy.Moves ICANN
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Spain StructuralSpain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Moves ICANN
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Apac Shared contextBangkok is the capital city of Thailand.Moves ICANN
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Indonesia OperationalIndonesia is purchasing 48 Kaan fighter jets, discussing bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade and defense sectors.Moves ICANN
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GoDaddy StructuralGoDaddy and Predictive Oncology are being analyzed for investment potential and financial performance.Moves ICANN
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Seville Shared contextHousing concerns and frustration over housing difficulties are spreading from Madrid to Seville and other Spanish cities.Moves ICANN
Connections
The 20 strongest of 39, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kim Davies Structural
Kim Davies holds a Vice President role at ICANN.
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Verisign Structural
Verisign's exclusive control over .com and .net registries is governed by long-term agreements with ICANN.
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Korea Internet & Security Agency Operational
ICANN and KISA function as co-hosts of the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA).
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Telegram Transactional
Telegram is actively applying to ICANN for approval to own the .gram TLD namespace.
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Spain Structural
The Spanish government provides hosting support to ICANN, creating a functional dependency for the entity.
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DNS Operational
ICANN actively manages the technical parameters and security protocols of the DNS system, including KSK rollovers.
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NextGen@ICANN Structural
ICANN created the outreach initiative NextGen@ICANN, establishing a formal dependent relationship.
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World Internet Conference Operational
The organization ICANN's leadership was reported to have caused friction during the World Internet Conference.
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GoDaddy Structural
GoDaddy's domain registration services operate within the governance framework established by ICANN.
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Afilias Structural
ICANN, as a governing body, has been cited for formal actions taken against Afilias, including rule violations and limitations on authority.
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Pandi Operational
Pandi actively collaborates with ICANN to ensure shared success.
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Seville Shared context
ICANN utilizes Seville as the location for its ICANN86 Policy Forum.
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United Nations Mentioned together
The relationship is characterized by the availability of guidance in languages used by the United Nations.
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National Internet Exchange of India Mentioned together
Both entities are cited as contributing to global discussions on internet governance.
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Apac Shared context
ICANN operates within the APAC region, focusing on governance issues relevant to the area.
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Indonesia Operational
A key operational partner of ICANN, Pandi, is based in Indonesia.
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Muscat Shared context
The relationship is contextually linked to a move caused by conflict in the Middle East.
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APNIC Shared context
Both organizations operate within the multi-stakeholder model.
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Nusa Dua Operational
ICANN has relocated the global internet forum to Nusa Dua, establishing a co-location.
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Barcelona Mentioned together
The available evidence does not describe any direct or functional relationship between Barcelona and ICANN.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- ICANN performed a KSK rollover to maintain DNS security, with Kim Davies serving as VP of IANA Services.
- The CEO of ICANN caused friction during the World Internet Conference (WIC) on January 9, 2016.
- In 2015, India participated in ICANN governance discussions, supporting and opposing different models, while activists protested in New Delhi.
- ICANN violated its own rules against Afilias and limited remedial authority for the company.
August 2026
3 eventsJuly 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
5 events- The National Internet Exchange of India, ICANN, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology contribute to global internet governance discussions.
- India is seeking root server placement from ICANN and pushing for independence from US-based servers for its national internet exchange.
- The global internet forum relocated to Nusa Dua due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, with ICANN involved.
- Verisign extended its registry agreement with ICANN, while Citibank reiterated a Buy rating and raised its price target.
- ICANN hosted the ICANN86 Policy Forum in Seville on May 28, 2026.