The Role of Turkey in the 2015 NPT Review Conference

EDAM Discussion Paper Series, 2015/1, 4 May 2015, 24 p.

Şebnem Udum *

After five apprehensive years which ushered the P5+1 and Iran nuclear deal, the 2015 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference under way. The quinquennial conferences offer the only opportunity to re-interpret the Treaty’s provisions and push the agenda of non-proliferation further. Turkey has traditionally held non-proliferation attempts with high regard, and has been an active member of the Non-proliferation and Disarmament Initiative (NPDI), since its inception following the 2010 Review Conference. In her discussion paper, Şebnem Udum evaluates Ankara’s views on the agenda of the NPT Review Conference and its willingness, ability and prospect for playing an active role leading to and during the conference.

* Dr. Şebnem Udum, Faculty Member, Hacettepe University

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