Turkey's Nuclear Future

by George Perkovich

Book Overview

Turkey, with a robust modern economy and growing energy needs, is pursuing a switch to nuclear power. But that shift is occurring in an environment fraught with security challenges: Turkey borders Iraq, Syria, and Iran-all states with nuclear or WMD ambitions or capabilities. As a NATO member, Turkey also hosts U.S. nuclear bombs on its territory, although some question the durability of this relationship. This dynamic has naturally led to speculation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870034154
• ISBN13: 9780870034152
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"