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.
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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.
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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.
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Strategic Culture
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Adam Withnall | Independent
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