On January 18, 2013, Managing Across Boundaries (MAB) and the Permanent Missions of Japan, Turkey, and Poland to the United Nations hosted the Turtle Bay Security Roundtable: Proliferation Challenges in a Flat World". The day-long roundtable was designed to supply UN Member States, members of the UN Panel of Experts of Security Council subsidiary organs, experts from think tanks, industry, academics, and members of civil society with an opportunity to debate the effectiveness of nonproliferation instruments and the challenges such tools face in a globalized world. At this fourth installment of the seminar, participants deliberated on the mechanics of illicit networks, sanctions evasion, and the trafficking of conventional arms and dual-use materials. Contributors particularly emphasized the impact of proliferation on economic development and human security. The event additionally featured a dialogue on how to sift through the ever-growing complexities of the trade in a globalized world in order to develop stronger international tools to thwart such harmful operations. In total, well over 100 participants representing 60 UN Missions as well as leading nonproliferation experts attended the conference. 

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On May 21, 2012, MAB and the the Permanent Missions of Japan, Turkey, and Poland to the United Nations hosted the Turtle Bay Security Roundtable: Opportunities to Prevent the Proliferation of Conventional Weapons. The half-day forum aimed to provide relevant stakeholders, such as UN Member States, members of the UN Panel of Experts of Security Council subsidiary organs, experts from think tanks, academics, and members of civil society with a forum to deliberate on how to address the burgeoning proliferation of conventional weapons. At this third and most recent installment of the roundtable, representatives discussed the far-reaching consequences of the thriving illicit trade in conventional weapons. Particular focus was given to the supply sources of weapons, the mechanics of the trade, and the financial flows of the operation. The conference also featured a discussion on how to develop innovative and pragmatic approaches to curbing conventional arms proliferation. In total, more than 100 participants representing 44 UN Missions as well as leading nonproliferation experts attended the conference.

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On December 5, 2011, MAB and the Permanent Missions of Japan and Poland to the United Nations co-hosted the Turtle Bay Security Roundtable: Navigating the Sanctions Regime, Promoting Proliferation Prevention. The half-day UN conference was designed to provide an open forum for representatives of UN Member States, members of UN Panel of Experts of Security Council subsidiary organs, regional experts, industry representatives, experts from think tanks, and members of civil society to discuss how to address the evolving proliferation challenges present in today's increasingly interconnected and globalized landscape. Stakeholders from the relevant sectors explored the effective implementation of current nonproliferation efforts. Particular emphasis was given to sanctions focusing on North Korea and Iran, while also incorporating recent relevant developments in Libya. The conference also included a regional focus, and, as such, participants delved into the benefits of applying targeted innovative regional approaches to nonproliferation and capacity-building. In all, more than 120 participants representing around 50 UN missions as well as leading regional and nonproliferation experts attended the event.

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On May 21, 2011, MAB and the Permanent Missions of Japan, Poland, and Turkey to the United Nations co-hosted the Turtle Bay Security Roundtable: Promoting the Global Instruments of Nonproliferation and Disarmament.  The one-day UN conference was designed to provide a forum for stakeholders in relevant sectors government; international and regional organizations; think-tanks and civil society organizations; private industry - to openly discuss the evolving proliferation and disarmament challenges posed by today's highly globalized economic and political landscape. The event also encouraged participants to formulate new strategies to overcome emerging proliferation threats, as well as strengthen existing nonproliferation initiatives under the auspices of the United Nations. In all, more than 150 participants representing 62 UN missions as well as leading experts in the area attended the event.

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