Turkey's rising nuclear ambitions

posted by   arshad (98)   13 months ago (intellibriefs.blogspot.com)

As Turkey pushes ahead with its nuclear energy ambitions in the face of predicted energy shortfalls and a perceived threat from Iran, critics express concerns about internal safety, security and a regional arms race.By Dorian Jones in Istanbul for ISN Security Watch (15/10/07)"Nuclear energy is not an option. It is a necessity. Turkey is a strong state and has to be strong in nuclear energy as wel