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Aradhya Study Point Geopolitics · Current Affairs · History · Indian Politics Geopolitical Analysis Turkey & ISIS: Support, Silence, or Strategy? For years, Ankara faced severe accusations from Kurdish fighters, Western journalists, and intelligence agencies — that Turkey's southern border had become a pipeline feeding one of history's most brutal terrorist organisations. This is a comprehensive analysis of what actually happened. ✍ Rakesh Kumar 📅 March 2026 ⏱ 8 min read Contested History ⚠ Core Finding The question "Did Turkey support ISIS?" does not yield a simple yes or no. The evidence points to deliberate strategic ambiguity — where Ankara's laser focus on neutralising Kurdish forces (YPG/PKK) created conditions that ISIS exploited, even as Turkey officially condemned the group. The result was not direct state spon...