All,
you may want to have a look at these slides.
I guess, it will be a challenge to get new gtlds through this maze of restrictions.
No "subversive propaganda", criticism of religion
, etc. etc. in domain names.
here is the staff's plan to implement council's new gtld recommendations
http://www.gnso.icann.org/correspondence/presentation-gnso-new-gtlds-09feb08.pdf
best greetings
annette