Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. US Needs Turkey for Its al-Qaida and Islamic State Links 278 April 11, 2021 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Published in Asia Times (Hong Kong) on 10 April 2021 by MK Bhadhrakumar (link to originallink to original) Translated from by . Edited by . Back To Origin This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link . Tags:Afghanistanal-QaidaAshraf GhaniHay'at Tahrir al-ShamHong KongIslamic StateRecep Tayyip ErdoganSyriaTalibanTurkey Hot this week Block titleFeaturedAll time popularMore Austria: Donald Trump, Ice Cold Narcissist January 30, 2026. Published in Der StandardWhat remains of this moment, which had the power to change the world, is a craving for a piece of ice, 0 Canada: I Watched ‘Melania’ in a Movie Theater So You Don’t Have To. Here’s What I Learned February 2, 2026. Published in Toronto Star 0 South Korea: ICE: A Cold That Cuts Flesh January 31, 2026. Published in KyunghyangThe United States’ demand for drugs destroys Mexico’s everyday life, and those who escape from this destroyed life are again met with the guns of U.S. ICE agents. 0 Mexico: Mexico and the Sovereignty of the Cuckold February 2, 2026. Published in La Cronica de Hoy[I]f the one who is being cheated on is not the government, it is the citizens. 0 Saudi Arabia: Imposing Peace through War January 31, 2026. Published in Asharq Al-AwsatClear distinctions between America’s allies and adversaries no longer exist. 0 Topics Egypt: The Epstein Storm February 4, 2026. Published in almasryalyoum[T]he Justice Department ... has exposed the corruption and decay within the elite circles that run the world and monopolize its wealth. 0 Ireland: The Irish Times View on the Ending of the US/ Russia Arms Treaty: Risk of a New Arms Race February 4, 2026. Published in Irish Times 0 Australia: Trump’s Failure To Extend Nuclear Treaty Leaves Door ‘Wide Open’ to Arms Race February 4, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia 0 Israel: America’s Deafening Silence on Iran February 4, 2026. Published in Israel HayomTrump has held up a mirror and exposed the international community's naked hypocrisy. 0 Egypt: Why the World Will Not Return to the Pre-Trump Order February 4, 2026. Published in Ahram OnlineBy the time Trump emerged, the post-Cold War consensus had already lost much of its social, economic, and strategic foundation. 0 Germany: Trump Bows to Sentiment February 3, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine ZeitungAmerican democracy need not be written off as quickly as often happens these days. 0 Ireland: The Irish Times View on the UK and the US: the ‘Special Relationship’ Sours February 2, 2026. Published in Irish Times 0 Canada: I Watched ‘Melania’ in a Movie Theater So You Don’t Have To. Here’s What I Learned February 2, 2026. Published in Toronto Star 0 Related Articles Japan: National Guard Shooting in US Capital: Misguided Incitement of Anti-Foreign Doctrine December 12, 2025. Published in Tokyo Shimbun[H]ad Trump not mobilized the guard for political purposes, the shooting might not have happened. India: Washington Attack: Why Pakistan Will Want Trump To Get Entangled in Afghanistan December 8, 2025. Published in FirstpostTo stop the cycle of events along the Afghanistan border, Pakistan needs a heavy hand with powerful leverage. The United States fits the bill. Saudi Arabia: 4 Points from the Meeting between Mohammed bin Salman and Trump November 20, 2025. Published in aawsatRiyadh's strategy is to maintain the historical relationship with Washington, whether under a Republican or Democratic administration. Russia: Bagram Absurdity* October 4, 2025. Published in Kommersant[O]ne can only sympathize with Trump’s foreign policy, military and trade advisers. Hong Kong: Foreign Media Warn US Brand Reputation Veering toward ‘Collapse’ under Trump Policy Impact May 29, 2025. Published in Hong Kong China News AgencyAs Warren Buffett famously said, 'It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.' Previous articleHow Biden Failed His Own Litmus Test on EgyptNext articleTurkey’s Balancing Act: Building Better Relations with the US or Russia LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment