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US Rejects Internet Governance Resolution, Boosts China, Russia

4/24/2025

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The United Nations' Commission for Science, Technology, and Development (CSTD) is witnessing a dramatic shift in internet governance. The U.S. has opted to vote against a consensus resolution, risking isolation and handing more power to China and Russia. This pivotal moment could jeopardize the multistakeholder model and redefine global internet policy.

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Story summary

The United Nations' Commission for Science, Technology, and Development (CSTD) is witnessing a dramatic shift in internet governance. The U.S. has opted to vote against a consensus resolution, risking isolation and handing more power to China and Russia. This pivotal moment could jeopardize the multistakeholder model and redefine global internet policy.