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Ankara’s Islamist Pivot Has Turned Turkey Into a Forward Base for Brotherhood-Aligned Jihadism

 


Erdoğan’s Ideological Shift Is Rewriting Turkey’s Security Doctrine

Turkey’s Islamist pivot under Erdoğan is not merely political — it is structural. By partnering with the Muslim Brotherhood, empowering Hamas, and tolerating jihadist actors, Ankara has repositioned itself as a hub for movements fundamentally opposed to Western interests. The latest update shows Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalın repeatedly engaging with Hamas in both Ankara and Istanbul, without any reference to demilitarization or compliance with ceasefire conditions. This pattern reflects intent, not oversight.

Turkey’s Engagement With Hamas Has Expanded Beyond Diplomacy

The U.S. designates Hamas as a terrorist organization, yet its presence inside Turkey has expanded since 2011 — thriving with offices, operational networks, and political protection. Erdoğan’s government treats Hamas not as a rogue militant group but as an ideological ally aligned with its pan-Islamist vision. As Sinan Ciddi’s FDD report highlights, Erdoğan has redefined extremism itself, exempting Hamas and al-Nusra from the category of “terrorist entities,” while aligning Turkey’s foreign policy with Islamist ambitions.

Why NATO Can No Longer Ignore Turkey’s Strategic Drift

The notion that NATO must retain Turkey at all costs is increasingly untenable. A military alliance cannot function if one of its members openly collaborates with jihadist movements and undermines Western security architecture. As Turkey prepares to host a NATO summit, its behavior stands in direct conflict with the alliance’s core principles. The time has come to recognize that Ankara is no longer a reliable partner — and that failing to address this reality risks legitimizing a state that has become a forward operating base for Brotherhood-aligned jihadism.
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