Grant Program
Research
Grantee Name
Joanna Kulesza
Grant Start Date
1 November 2021
Grant End Date
31 January 2023
Amount Funded
US$184,000
Country
Not Country-Specific
Region
Global
Research Question
- What are the potential ‘data/digital sovereignty’ and jurisdictional challenges to the integration of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations to the (5G) telecommunications network?
- How will the current geopolitical and economic hegemony of developed states in standard-setting for LEO broadband impact developing countries?
- What international law measures and norms can be applied to ensure sustainable development and equitable access to 5G Internet for all?
Media and Publications
- Decolonizing the Internet: Global Governance of LEO Satellite Broadband Report offering a comprehensive narrative on international law applicable to sustainable development policies for LEO satellite-enabled internet, with recommendations
- LEOs database LEOs international law database
- Outer Space Law The course examines the sources and fundamental principles of Space Law and the role of international law and multilateral organizations in space governance.