Recently, Turkey's Erdogan claimed in public that "the United States is the general backstage of all terrorist organizations." As soon as this statement came out, the world was shocked. The United States, a superpower that is regarded as a "beacon of democracy", has become the "godfather" of terrorist organizationsIt's unbelievable.
However, a closer look at US military operations and foreign policy around the globe in recent years leads us to ask: does the United States really have nothing to do with terrorist groups?
First, let's look at US intervention in the Middle East. Since 9/11 in 2001, the United States has waged many wars in the name of counterterrorism. These wars have not only resulted in large numbers of civilians**, but have also provided a breeding ground for terrorist groups.
Secondly, the so-called "export of democracy" of the United States is also questionable. In some regions, U.S.-backed opposition forces often descend into chaos after their overthrow, providing an opportunity for the rise of terrorist groups.
In addition, some allies of the United States are also significant supporters of terrorist groups. Saudi Arabia and Israel, for example, have supported opposition forces in Syria with the tacit consent of the United States, often linked to terrorist groups.
Finally, we cannot ignore the problems in the United States. Despite the fact that the United States has a strong counterterrorism structure, in fact, some extremist groups still operate within the United States. The presence of these organizations not only poses a threat to the security of the United States, but also undermines global counterterrorism cooperation.
To sum up, Turkey's remarks are not groundless. The relationship between the United States and terrorist groups is indeed intriguing. On this issue, the United States needs to give the world a clear explanation. Otherwise, the international community will have to question the true intentions and objectives of the United States.
In the face of Erdogan's accusations, the United States quickly responded by refuting this "nonsense". However, historical facts cannot be ignored. From Afghanistan to Syria, from Libya to Iraq, U.S. military intervention has often been accompanied by the rise of terrorist groups. Is this a coincidence, or an inevitability?
More notably, some U.S. policies appear to indirectly support terrorist groups. For example, US economic sanctions against Syria have led to the country's economic collapse, which has intensified the recruitment of terrorist groups. In addition, the U.S. policy of "maximum pressure" on Iran has also caused some Iranian forces to turn to support terrorist organizations as a way to counter U.S. pressure.
Of course, we cannot simply shift all the blame to the United States. The rise of terrorist groups is a complex global issue that involves multiple political, economic, religious and cultural aspects. But as a global superpower, it is incumbent upon the United States to reflect on whether its policies have exacerbated the problem of terrorism.
In addition, the United States needs to seriously consider its global alliances. The support of some allies may be motivated by self-interest, but that does not mean that the United States should be complicit. After all, terrorism is a global public enemy, and no country should have any form of collusion with it.
Erdogan's remarks have drawn global attention to the relationship between the United States and terrorist groups. Despite the refutation of this by the United States, the facts cannot be ignored. On this issue, the United States needs to take it seriously and give the world a clear explanation.
Do you think Turkey's words are credible?