Why Russia is Building Its Own Internet
<< Last November, news emerged that Russian president Vladimir Putin had approved a plan to create an independent Internet by 1 August 2018, first reported by the Russian news agency, RT. The alternate Internet would be used by BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—and shield them from “possible external influence,” the Kremlin’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, told RT. “We all know who the chief administrator of the global Internet is,” Peskov said. “And due to its volatility, we have to think about how to ensure our national security.” Putting aside for the moment Peskov’s insinuation that the chief administrator of the Internet, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which abides by California’s state laws, would mess around with Russia’s access to the network, the question remains: Could Russia create its own alternate Internet? “The answer to your question is yes,” says David Conrad, chief technology officer for ICANN. The Internet’s protocols are openly available and, because it’s a network of interconnected networks, it’s entirely possible to recreate a different network of interconnected networks, he says. . . . >> https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/could-russia-really-bui...
Gordon Lennox wrote on 26/01/2018 14:16:
“The answer to your question is yes,” says David Conrad, chief technology officer for ICANN. The Internet’s protocols are openly available and, because it’s a network of interconnected networks, it’s entirely possible to recreate a different network of interconnected networks, he says.
I think "entirely" is a bit strong. It is technically possible. Like it is technically possible to have fully IPv6-based Internet, secure DNS and routing. The challenge goes beyond technical possibility. Unless one creates an "enterprise" network in a country. But that brings other challenges. Andrei
On 26/01/2018 14:17, Andrei Robachevsky wrote:
Gordon Lennox wrote on 26/01/2018 14:16:
“The answer to your question is yes,” says David Conrad, chief technology officer for ICANN. The Internet’s protocols are openly available and, because it’s a network of interconnected networks, it’s entirely possible to recreate a different network of interconnected networks, he says. I think "entirely" is a bit strong. It is technically possible. Like it is technically possible to have fully IPv6-based Internet, secure DNS and routing. The challenge goes beyond technical possibility. Unless one creates an "enterprise" network in a country. But that brings other challenges.
With enough funding, building it is no problem. It's getting end users and content providers to use it that's the problem because it's a chicken and egg scenario. The network of networks called the Internet has successfully passed that stage because there were already enough users by the time the content providers arrived. Let's also remember that networks joined the Internet out of their own free will. If they are not happy, nobody is blocking them from doing their own thing. Good luck to them. Kindest regards, Olivier
Dear Gordon, Andrei, Olivier! Thank you, honest Western Europe citizens, for caring about Russian Internet! Let me reveal main message of all this news and official's statements. It's all about rationalizing building if not Greate Chineese Firewall, but Digital Iron Curtain to hide you (and your values) from Russian citizens. So don't worry. Kind regards, Alexander Isavnin P.S. Ask me, if you want to know full picture of current Russian Internet regulations. Sent via RIPE Forum -- https://www.ripe.net/participate/mail/forum
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