But does Erdogan believe that Turkey has the right or need to acquire nuclear weapons to cement its status? But it's a long leap from a couple of lines at a party meeting to a program to develop nuclear weapons. Under Erdogan, Turkey is no longer the obedient NATO ally guarding the alliance's southern flank against Russian expansionism. Now in power for nearly 17 years, President Erdogan is Turkish policy. "US should withdraw all nuclear weapons, reduce reliance on Turkey's bases, and restrict intelligence sharing and arms sales.

Source: CNN October 21, 2019 21:00 UTC