Another reason which is not mentioned --- The authors did not relate to the topic but other than improving US image, there might be another reason. Speaking from personal experience, when I began studying Internet Governance / digital policy I was a visiting scholar in an institution in the US. Being there shaped the way I think about digital policy and I embraced, at least in the beginning of my studies the US point of view when it comes to digital policy. So it's not just about image but also persuading possible and potential partners.

Source author: Efrat Daskal efrat.daskal@mail.huji.ac.il