Hiroshima Report 202332. Turkey ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
Nuclear Disarmament |
13.0 Points |
Full Points 48 |
27.1% |
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Along with the other U.S. allies, Turkey advocates the “progressive approach” toward a world without nuclear weapons, through incremental practical measures. Turkey has increased reliance on extended (nuclear) deterrence. It has not signed the TPNW. Turkey participates in the IPNDV. |
Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
53 Points |
Full Points 61 |
86.9% |
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Turkey acceded to the IAEA Additional Protocol, and a broader conclusion was drawn. However, it has not applied the integrated safeguards. It has engaged in non-proliferation, including the establishment of solid export control systems. |
Nuclear Security |
26 Points |
Full Points 38 |
68.4% |
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In 2022, Turkey announced its ratification of the Convention on the Safety of Radioactive Waste, etc., making it a signatory to all nuclear security-related conventions and established a national implementation system for A/CPPNM. Turkey accepted an IPPAS mission in 2021 to strengthen its national legal system and apply the recommended measures of INFCIRC/225/Rev.5 in the country. |