Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s claim that the United States supports Daesh, although true, indicates a deepening confusion in Ankara’s foreign policy, says an American analyst.
James Jatras, a former US diplomat and foreign policy adviser to the Senate, made the remarks while discussing Erdogan’s accusations that the US-led coalition has been supporting the Daesh terrorist group.
“We have confirmed evidence, with pictures, photos and videos,” said Erdogan.
The US Embassy in Ankara rejected the claims, saying Washington “did not create or support Daesh in the past” and such assertions “are not true.”
Describing Erdogan’s claim as “bizarre” and yet “true,” Jatras said the US has indeed been supplying the terrorist group with weapons and equipment.
“Now, what is strange about Mr. Erdogan’s accusations is that of course Turkey has been supporting terrorist groups, including elements of al-Qaeda, and then there is…