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CHINA’S EAST TOKAMAK PROGRAM AND THE EFFECTS OF FUSION ENERGY ON ENERGY IMPORT DEPENDENCY: A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT FOR TURKEY

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CHINA’S EAST TOKAMAK PROGRAM AND THE EFFECTS OF FUSION ENERGY ON ENERGY IMPORT DEPENDENCY: A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT FOR TURKEY

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This study assesses the implications of fusion energy for energy-import-dependent economies by examining China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak program and its relevance for Turkey. A qualitative research design is employed, combining a systematic review of scientific literature, technical reports, and official data with a comparative, scenario-based analytical framework. The findings show that progress in fusion technology is strongly linked to institutional capacity, long-term science and technology policies, and sustainable financing arrangements. Fusion energy offers potential advantages for long-term supply security, price stability, resource diversification, and low-carbon transition goals. Given Turkey’s high dependence on imported natural gas and its exposure to external shocks, fusion should be viewed as a strategic long-term option rather than an immediate solution. The study concludes that early engagement in fusion research and international cooperation can improve technological preparedness and support future energy security and macroeconomic resilience.

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The authors declare that this research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

Etik Beyan

This study does not require ethical approval as it does not involve human participants, animals, or sensitive personal data.

Teşekkür

The author would like to thank the editorial team and anonymous reviewers for their valuable comments and suggestions, which helped improve the quality of the manuscript.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Politika ve Yönetim (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

21 Mart 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

29 Aralık 2025

Kabul Tarihi

12 Şubat 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 24 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Taşcı, H. (2026). CHINA’S EAST TOKAMAK PROGRAM AND THE EFFECTS OF FUSION ENERGY ON ENERGY IMPORT DEPENDENCY: A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT FOR TURKEY. Journal of Management and Economics Research, 24(1), 88-99. https://doi.org/10.11611/yead.1850345
AMA
1.Taşcı H. CHINA’S EAST TOKAMAK PROGRAM AND THE EFFECTS OF FUSION ENERGY ON ENERGY IMPORT DEPENDENCY: A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT FOR TURKEY. Journal of Management and Economics Research. 2026;24(1):88-99. doi:10.11611/yead.1850345
Chicago
Taşcı, Hayriye. 2026. “CHINA’S EAST TOKAMAK PROGRAM AND THE EFFECTS OF FUSION ENERGY ON ENERGY IMPORT DEPENDENCY: A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT FOR TURKEY”. Journal of Management and Economics Research 24 (1): 88-99. https://doi.org/10.11611/yead.1850345.
EndNote
Taşcı H (01 Mart 2026) CHINA’S EAST TOKAMAK PROGRAM AND THE EFFECTS OF FUSION ENERGY ON ENERGY IMPORT DEPENDENCY: A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT FOR TURKEY. Journal of Management and Economics Research 24 1 88–99.
IEEE
[1]H. Taşcı, “CHINA’S EAST TOKAMAK PROGRAM AND THE EFFECTS OF FUSION ENERGY ON ENERGY IMPORT DEPENDENCY: A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT FOR TURKEY”, Journal of Management and Economics Research, c. 24, sy 1, ss. 88–99, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.11611/yead.1850345.
ISNAD
Taşcı, Hayriye. “CHINA’S EAST TOKAMAK PROGRAM AND THE EFFECTS OF FUSION ENERGY ON ENERGY IMPORT DEPENDENCY: A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT FOR TURKEY”. Journal of Management and Economics Research 24/1 (01 Mart 2026): 88-99. https://doi.org/10.11611/yead.1850345.
JAMA
1.Taşcı H. CHINA’S EAST TOKAMAK PROGRAM AND THE EFFECTS OF FUSION ENERGY ON ENERGY IMPORT DEPENDENCY: A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT FOR TURKEY. Journal of Management and Economics Research. 2026;24:88–99.
MLA
Taşcı, Hayriye. “CHINA’S EAST TOKAMAK PROGRAM AND THE EFFECTS OF FUSION ENERGY ON ENERGY IMPORT DEPENDENCY: A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT FOR TURKEY”. Journal of Management and Economics Research, c. 24, sy 1, Mart 2026, ss. 88-99, doi:10.11611/yead.1850345.
Vancouver
1.Hayriye Taşcı. CHINA’S EAST TOKAMAK PROGRAM AND THE EFFECTS OF FUSION ENERGY ON ENERGY IMPORT DEPENDENCY: A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT FOR TURKEY. Journal of Management and Economics Research. 01 Mart 2026;24(1):88-99. doi:10.11611/yead.1850345