A deep friendship between Türkiye and Pakistan is well known. Military and economic relations between the two countries are strong. But in recent times a question is in discussion: Does Turkey also have the ability to make atomic bombs? Pakistan is a nuclear power country since 1998, but what is the situation in Türkiye?
Turkish current status
Currently Türkiye does not have atomic bombs. It is a member of NATO. The US holds its nuclear weapons (B-61 bombs) in Türkiye, which is on the Inserial Air Base. These weapons are under the control of America. Türkiye cannot use them without American permission.
Turkey signed the Nuclear Non -Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1968, which prevents it from developing nuclear weapons. If Türkiye does this, then international restrictions can be imposed.
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Nuclear technology and infrastructure
Turkey currently does not have the facility of uranium mining, enforcement or nuclear fuel rebuilding, which are necessary to make atomic bombs. However, he is building the Akkuyu nuclear power plant with the help of Russia, which will begin in 2025.
This is for electricity, but some people are afraid that it may misuse nuclear technology. Turkish scientists may have a technical understanding of bomb making, but there is a shortage of infrastructure and raw materials for this.
Relationships and influences with Pakistan
Military and strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye is strong. A.Q. near Pakistan. There is nuclear technology thanks to scientists like Khan. In the 2000s, Khan’s network helped Türkiye to supply nuclear materials to Turkey. In recent years, interactions and arms deals between the armies of the two countries have speculated that Pakistan may share nuclear technology to Türkiye. But there is no concrete evidence that this has happened.
Ambition of President Erdogan
Turkish President Rechpe Taip Erdogan said in 2019 that it is wrong that some countries have nuclear weapons and not Turkey. He has expressed his desire for nuclear weapons, especially when nuclear activities of neighboring countries like Iran are increasing.
Some people believe that the goal of Erdogan is to make Turkey a new-autonom strength, which may include nuclear power. But due to pressure from America and NATO it will not be easy.
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Challenges and risk
There are many obstacles in making Turkey atomic bombs …
- First… Leaving NATO will out of the American atomic umbrella, which is risky.
- Second… On taking nuclear fuel from Russia, the expenses will have to be returned to Russia, which stops the way to make a bomb.
- third… If Türkiye does this, then it may be isolated from the international community.
- Fourth … Apart from this, there is also a question of safety in the Akkuyu plant in the area with danger of earthquake.
What can Türkiye do?
Currently Türkiye does not have complete ability to make atomic bombs. If he takes technology from Pakistan, it can be possible in 5-10 years, provided he has to face opposition from Russia and America. But Türkiye’s economy and international pressure make it difficult. Some people say on social media that the Turkish-Pakistan alliance can be dangerous, but it is just speculation, not sure.
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