Nuclear Security: A Turkish Perspective

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Nuclear Security: A Turkish Perspective

IN THIS ISSUE: A Turkish perspective to nuclear security, 'bad' deal with Iran better than no deal, Kerry says Congress cannot modify any Iran-US deal, N. Korea's nuclear and rocket test sites, tensions over INF, Russia declares right to deploy nuclear weapons to Crimea.

Published on March 12, 2015

Nuclear Security: A Turkish Perspective

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Turkey faces a number of unique security threats that it will have to contend with as it continues to develop nuclear power. Turkey is a known transit route for nuclear smuggling, has experienced decades of terror attacks, and currently borders two conflict zones in Iraq and Syria.

Why a 'Bad' Deal With Iran Is Better Than No Deal at All

Jeffrey Lewis | Foreign Policy

Look here, you hypocritical Republicans: There is no such thing as a "good" deal. But anything that slows Iran from getting the bomb is worth doing.

Kerry Says Congress Cannot Modify Any Iran-U.S. Nuclear Agreement

Reuters

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told lawmakers on Wednesday they would not be able to modify any nuclear agreement struck between the U.S. and Iran despite threats by Republican senators.

North Korea's Nuclear and Rocket Test Sites: Limited Activity, No Tests Likely in the Near Future

Jack Liu and Nick Hansen | 38 North

While both sites are likely at a sufficient state of readiness to move forward with a test if ordered to do so by the North Korean leadership, there are no signs of preparations.

Tensions Over Intermediate Nuclear Force Treaty 'High'

Strategic Culture

The intermediate nuclear force (INF) Soviet-US treaty of 1987 that outlawed the intermediate and shorter range missiles is not falling apart yet.

Russia Declares Right to Deploy Nuclear Weapons to Crimea - And May Already Have Done So

Adam Withnall | Independent

Russia has said that it has the right to deploy nuclear weapons to Crimea, a year after Vladimir Putin seized the territory from Ukraine following a referendum.

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Edition

Nuclear Security: A Turkish Perspective

Published on March 12, 2015

Nuclear Security: A Turkish Perspective

EDAM

Why a 'Bad' Deal With Iran Is Better Than No Deal at All

Jeffrey Lewis | Foreign Policy

Look here, you hypocritical Republicans: There is no such thing as a "good" deal. But anything that slows Iran from getting the bomb is worth doing.

Kerry Says Congress Cannot Modify Any Iran-U.S. Nuclear Agreement

Reuters

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told lawmakers on Wednesday they would not be able to modify any nuclear agreement struck between the U.S. and Iran despite threats by Republican senators.

North Korea's Nuclear and Rocket Test Sites: Limited Activity, No Tests Likely in the Near Future

Jack Liu and Nick Hansen | 38 North

While both sites are likely at a sufficient state of readiness to move forward with a test if ordered to do so by the North Korean leadership, there are no signs of preparations.

Tensions Over Intermediate Nuclear Force Treaty 'High'

Strategic Culture

The intermediate nuclear force (INF) Soviet-US treaty of 1987 that outlawed the intermediate and shorter range missiles is not falling apart yet.

Russia Declares Right to Deploy Nuclear Weapons to Crimea - And May Already Have Done So

Adam Withnall | Independent

Russia has said that it has the right to deploy nuclear weapons to Crimea, a year after Vladimir Putin seized the territory from Ukraine following a referendum.