[NCSG-PC] Urgent / SSAC plenary session

Michaela Nakayama Shapiro michaela.shapiro at article19.org
Wed Feb 25 12:38:06 EET 2026 

INTERNAL

Hi Rafik, all,

Thank you for letting us know about this opportunity. While Ram's response is disappointing, I'm glad to hear he will be prioritizing NCSG involvement for events to come later this year. This could also be something to follow-up on as part of the NCSG<>SSAC joint meeting in Mumbai.

To @Bruna Martins dos Santos<mailto:bruna.mrtns at gmail.com> and @farzaneh badii<mailto:farzaneh.badii at gmail.com>'s points, I would have been happy to tailor the messaging to focus on priority topics for the NCSG and for either of you to have spoken on the panel! Completely agreed that your experience on internet fragmentation, Bruna, would have brought a crucial perspective.

For now, we can focus on attending, asking questions/adding comments live, and keeping the lines of communication open with SSAC!

Best,

Michaela
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Subject: Re: [NCSG-PC] Urgent / SSAC plenary session

hi all,

I got response from Ram and we won't have any speaker in plenary this time:

"For the Mumbai plenary, the fit isn't quite there yet. The objective is purely educational: we're redefining the infrastructure mindset from passive stability to active "survivability."
This is the first in a planned series. As we move toward topics where we tackle the "second order" risks, such as regulatory overreach and overdependence on private parties, I want to ensure the NCSG is front and center. Let’s hold the NCSG’s involvement for those higher-leverage moments later in the year."

Best,

Rafik

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Le dim. 22 févr. 2026 à 19:46, Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com<mailto:rafik.dammak at gmail.com>> a écrit :
Thanks all
I see the topic of regulatory interventions is ont side we can bring as NCSG.
I will propose the topic to Ram and see the reaction. They asked, it doesn't mean we got a seat.

Rafik


On Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 01:41 Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns at gmail.com<mailto:bruna.mrtns at gmail.com>> wrote:
I would’ve also liked to have been considered for this and wish we could rotate the speakers in plenaries since she joined a few in dublin.

But im sure  Michaela will do an awesome job as usual.


Bruna Santos


farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii at gmail.com<mailto:farzaneh.badii at gmail.com>> schrieb am Fr. 20. Feb. 2026 um 22:08:
Hi Rafik,

I think we should contribute on:  Regulatory interventions with DNS implications. We have discussed this with NCSG, and some of us have worked on it. I think what Michaela has put forward:
(2) on the regulatory pressures side, looking at the risks associated with placing domain operators such as registries and registrars in the role of enforcing legislation (such as in the EU's MiCA legislation, which uses domain 'deletions' as punishment for lack of compliance) is good and we should go ahead with that.

Farzaneh


On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:11 PM Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak at gmail.com<mailto:rafik.dammak at gmail.com>> wrote:
hi all,

Thanks for volunteering.
The session will be on Monday 9th MArch at 10:45  https://icann85.sched.com/event/2GwkI/from-stability-to-survivability-icanns-role-in-the-future-of-internet-resilience . I expect being physically present is preferred.

 can we agree on a name and the expectation is they will speak from CS standpoint with NCSG perspective as our focus is on DNS matters.
I really want to finalize this asap.

Best,

Rafik

Le jeu. 19 févr. 2026 à 07:54, Bruna Martins dos Santos via NCSG-PC <ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is<mailto:ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is>> a écrit :
Hi, guys,  based on years of my work on Fragmentation Id also like to be considered for this session.

Best,
Bruna Santos


farzaneh badii via NCSG-PC <ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is<mailto:ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is>> schrieb am Do. 19. Feb. 2026 um 01:41:
Hi Michaela,

I'd lean more on issue no. 2 but I think we should preferably talk about things that resonate with NCSG. So one thing that we have established that is NCSG and SSAC priority is DNS blocking effect (which worsens all the time) on security and stability and also I think we need to bring the angle that we should not overcome emerging threats by half baked solutions that their effects on our digital governance and rights has been evident. Like good/bad lists, stuff like that.

Farzaneh


On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 10:37 AM Michaela Nakayama Shapiro via NCSG-PC <ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is<mailto:ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is>> wrote:

INTERNAL

Hi Rafik, all,

This is a really great topic! I would be interested in participating; however, just wanted to check whether the date/time has been confirmed? I want to make sure it doesn't conflict with any sessions where I have already committed to speaking.

That being said, I would be interested in putting my name forward as this is a topic of priority for ARTICLE 19. A few quick thoughts:


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(1) exploding system complexity - there are systemic risks and threats to democracy associated with over-reliance on a small set of hyperscalers (e.g. AWS outage<https://www.techpolicy.press/amazon-cloud-outage-reveals-democratic-deficit-in-relying-on-big-tech/>; cloudflare and crowdstrike outages, etc.); this is something domain operators should be thinking about regarding their backend operations
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(2) on the regulatory pressures side, looking at the risks associated with placing domain operators such as registries and registrars in the role of enforcing legislation (such as in the EU's MiCA legislation, which uses domain 'deletions' as punishment for lack of compliance)

There's more I could say on infrastructure resilience - including and beyond the DNS as this topic is the bread and butter of my team's work within A19 but I'll leave it there for now.

Best,

Michaela


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The person must be attending in person, right ?

Otherwise I can volunteer if none of the people who were more involved have time.



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De : Rafik Dammak via NCSG-PC <ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is<mailto:ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is>>
Date : 18/02/2026 09:50 (GMT+01:00)
À : Akinremi Peter Taiwo <compsoftnet at gmail.com<mailto:compsoftnet at gmail.com>>
Cc : ncsg-pc <ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is<mailto:ncsg-pc at lists.ncsg.is>>
Objet : Re: [NCSG-PC] Urgent / SSAC plenary session

Thanks for the input.
We need urgently a name of speaker to suggest and they can work on the talking points.

Best,

Rafik

On Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 08:00 Akinremi Peter Taiwo <compsoftnet at gmail.com<mailto:compsoftnet at gmail.com>> wrote:
Dear Rafik,

Thanks for sharing. I’m glad Ram is seeking an NCSG perspective on this critical topic. Since I will be participating remotely, we will need a representative on the ground to bring these points to the discussion.

My rough thought

Resilience should not be merely a technical checkbox; it must be a fundamental safeguard for the global public interest. In an era of escalating environmental fragility ranging from systemic failures to software supply-chain risks, the survivability of the Internet and the DNS is directly linked to the protection of non-commercial communication and human rights.

We believe resilience must be a baseline guarantee, not a luxury service. If the costs or technical complexities of surviving systemic shocks create a security divide, we risk a centralized Internet where only the most well-funded commercial entities remain visible and viable.

Furthermore, true policy resilience requires a steadfast commitment to the bottom-up, multistakeholder model. This is the only governance framework that truly reflects the lived realities of global end-users. As external regulatory pressures intensify, ICANN’s unique role is to defend a unified, simple, and interoperable DNS against fragmentation. Every layer of policy complexity introduced or influenced by regulation or government represents a new point of fragility. The ICANN Policy Development Process must ensure the Internet remains a robust and permissionless resource for all.

 The shift from stability to survivability must be a collective effort that prioritizes transparency and equity. We must move beyond silos to understand the cascading impacts that DNS failures have on the non-profit entities that rely on them. The NCSG advocates for a resilience framework that is rights-respecting by design, ensuring that the hidden dependencies we rely on are managed through accountable, multistakeholder oversight. By grounding our resilience strategies in these core values, we ensure the Internet remains not just stable, but truly survivable for the diverse communities it serves.

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Best regards

Taiwo Peter Akinremi
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