Caribbean Countries
In the Caribbean, MAB has partnered with the OAS, CARICOM, governments, and civil society to work toward improving export controls, as well as port, maritime and border security to support governments in their quest to transform their countries from tourist-based economies to trade-based economies. The end goal is to simultaneously build capacity for sustainable development and the prevention of the illicit flows of drugs and small arms.
Current Research
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Johan Bergenas presents at Nonproliferation Workshop
Managing Across Boundaries Deputy Director Johan Bergenas presented at a sub-regional workshop on the legal and regulatory aspects of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 for members of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States in St. Lucia. His remarks focused on the past success and current and future opportunities for Caribbean states in terms of
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MAB Fellow Provides Insight on CARICOM and WMD Proliferation
In the last several years, the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) has taken great strides in combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. One great achievement of CARICOM is its implementation of the United Nations Security Council 1540, which provides member states assistance to develop national-level mechanisms to detect and prevent
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UNSCR 1540 Implementation in the Americas: A Model for Success
In collaboration with the Stimson Center and the Stanley Foundation, the Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations hosted a luncheon and panel discussion entitled "UNSCR 1540 Implementation in the Americas: A Model for Success." The panel featured Ambassador Claude Heller, Permanent Representative of Mexico to the UN and chairman of the 1540 Committee, Ambassador
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“UNSCR 1540 Implementation in the Americas: A Model for Success” Luncheon Hosted at UN
In collaboration with the Stimson Center and the Stanley Foundation, the Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations hosted a luncheon and panel discussion entitled "UNSCR 1540 Implementation in the Americas: A Model for Success." The panel featured Ambassador Claude Heller, Permanent Representative of Mexico to the UN and chairman of the 1540 Committee, Ambassador
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Bridging the Security/Development Divide with UN Security Council Resolution 1540
A Case Study Approach
September 2009
Submitted as a Working Paper for The Stanley Foundation’s “Resolution 1540: At The Crossroads” Event on October 1, 2009.
In a rapidly globalizing world, the need for governance that transcends national boundaries is a given. But finding pragmatic opportunities to innovate and break traditional patterns of government and human behavior is
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