This has ignited a new wave of anti-Americanism that, combined with a sweeping government crackdown against enemies real and imagined, poses a serious risk to NATO, relations with the United States and Turkey’s long-term stability. Instead of undertaking a thorough investigation of the facts, though, they have accused the United States of complicity in the insurrection. PhotoShaken by a failed coup attempt, Turkey’s government and many of its citizens are desperate for someone to blame. It also ran a headline claiming the United States had tried to assassinate Mr. Erdogan that night. The expectation in Washington is that tensions over Mr. Gulen will worsen, and could draw Turkey closer to Russia.

Source: New York Times August 04, 2016 07:21 UTC