1. Iran, the Bomb and Turkey
- Author:
- Yalım Eralp
- Publication Date:
- 10-2009
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Global Political Trends Center
- Abstract:
- The question of Iran “ going nuclear” is of global concern. Iran has up to now used devious methods to violate the Non-Proliferation Treaty and has indeed misled the world community. The Obama Administration is concerned about these developments as much as the previous Bush Administration was. However, President Obama's approach to nuclear weapons in general and talks with Iran have been different both in essence and form. Another matter of concern has been the attitude of Israel and the manner in which the US has tried to handle the Israeli dossier towards Iran. The October 1st negotiations with Iran have been considered constructive by the West. These negotiations will take time and probably prove to be difficult. Turkey's attitude towards a “nuclear” Iran seems to be ambivalent in recent times, whereby while Turkey does not want a nuclear Iran, it seems to be pointing a finger to nuclear Israel.
- Topic:
- Nuclear Weapons
- Political Geography:
- Iran, Turkey, and Israel