Former presidential adviser urges Romania to consider acquiring nuclear weapons
Iulian Fota, a former defence adviser to Traian Băsescu, called on Romania to explore nuclear armament, citing South Korea and Saudi Arabia as examples.
Former presidential adviser for defence and national security Iulian Fota used a Facebook message on Army Day to advocate for Romania to assess the possibility of nuclear armament. He claimed that sovereign nations have the right to such security measures and referenced South Korea, where 65% of citizens allegedly favor a nuclear option, and Saudi Arabia, where public support is reportedly rising. Fota suggested that Romania's security deficit, exacerbated by dependence on the United States and unfriendly neighbours with nuclear weapons, justifies exploring a military nuclear dimension.
He reminded readers of Romania's existing civil nuclear energy programme as a stepping stone. The former adviser, who served under President Traian Băsescu and later as secretary of state at the Ministry of National Defence, framed the proposal as a sovereign right rather than a radical shift.
Why it matters
The statement raises debate over nuclear proliferation and Romania's security strategy in a tense regional environment.
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