Erdogan is himself a Muslim extemist who has played an important role in Islamist activity since the early nineteen nineties. In Turkey itself, power has slowly slipped from civilian and military hands to such an extent that the country is no longer a dependable NATO ally. Ironically, as Europe moves to reduce any chance Turkey has to join the European Union, our president plays kissy-face with a dangerous Islamist radical.
The stupid EU made this worm possible, the Turkish generals would have locked him up years ago, but EU demanded reforms to put civilians in charge. Now what?