Establishment of Nuclear Power Plant in Turkey and Its Probable Effects on Foreign Policy

This study tries to examine how building a nuclear power plant (NPP) in Turkey may redoundon Turkish foreign policy. This issue has long been on the agenda of Turkey and has been subjected todebates specifically with its technical specialties. So, study begins with this technical perspective to understandwhether NPPs are good options in terms of radiation, environment and economics.Secondly, NPPs probable contribution to energy issues of Turkey is assessed. Then articlesuggest that transferring nuclear technology is the main point of building a NPP and if obtained,Turkey may become an advanced technology country and so, pursue its national goals more effectively.Additionaly, the agreement signed between Turkey and Russia to build a NPP in Mersin/Akkuyu isassessed.