What is Internet governance risk? A practical guide
Start with one service your customers use. Identify who controls its names, addresses and routing, then test what happens when a dependency fails.
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Power and governance
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Who controls the Internet? IP addresses, names and networks
Follow a website’s names, numbers and network connections to see where power sits — and why Lu Heng argues that critical administrators must be replaceable.
IP address sovereignty: who has the right to decide?
A registry can change a record. Does that give it a mandate over a network? Lu Heng’s argument for limited coordination, operator choice and a real right to exit.
Why decentralization is the future of internet governance
Serving a continent is not a mandate to govern it. Explore Lu Heng’s case for decentralized registries, real exit rights and limits on administrators.
Why Internet governance is a business risk
Working servers are not enough. Understand how address records, providers and administrative decisions become business dependencies.
Internet governance in 2026: why decentralisation matters
Who can decide how a network operates, and what happens if that authority fails? An introduction to Lu Heng’s case for replaceable coordination.
Internet governance in emerging economies: who gets a say?
Connecting more people matters. So does their ability to challenge decisions, keep networks running and choose who coordinates them.
How ARIN and APNIC Policies Impact Internet Accessibility
How do registry rules affect a network’s expansion? Understand transfers, needs assessment and Lu Heng’s argument for operator independence.
Who really owns the Internet?
Nobody owns the whole Internet. Learn who owns its parts, why a registry record is not an ownership claim, and what Lu Heng proposes to change.
Empowering Digital Future: The LARUS Foundation
Empowering a digital future through education and participation in Internet governance. Learn about LARUS Foundation’s initiatives for a more inclusive Internet.
Exploring the Landscape of Internet Governance
Who can decide for the networks that keep us connected? Understand Internet governance, its authority problem and Lu Heng’s proposed direction.
APNIC’s Impact on Regional Connectivity
What does APNIC contribute to connectivity, and where should its authority stop? A practical introduction to Lu Heng’s case for accountable coordination.