Erdogan Rushed to Hospital, UN Lists Turkey Amongst Nations Considering Nuclear Programs

Apparently PM Tayyip Erdogan was rushed to the hospital today (Tuesday) after fainting. Doctors said his blood sugar fell rapidly due to his tired and fasting during Ramadan. They say it is not serious and he should be fine soon, but that they are going to keep him under observation for a while.

In a much more interesting story, Mohamed ElBaradai, head of the U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency, has listed Turkey amongst nations that are considering nuclear programs in the near future. As far as nuclear energy is concerned, I am all for Turkey having a program. Nuclear energy really is the best current energy production method, as long as necessary safety precautions are taken. Now on the possibility of weapons, I'm not so sure. On the one hand, such a move could alientate Turkey from the West, as Europe and the U.S. would likely not support such a move. On the other hand, as more and more nations acquire nuclear armaments, it may be a necessary step to protect Turkish borders. This is an issue which should be discussed at length, and by much smarter people than myself.