The terrorist attack in Ankara

The most likely authors of the terrorist attack are Islamic extremists and Kurdish radicals. It is doubtful that ISIS could have done it as usually they attack specific targets, such as tourist resorts with many foreigners. It is highly probable that this was done by Kurdish militants from the Kurdistan Workers' Party, as the day before the Turkish security forces carried out punitive actions in the eastern region, populated by Kurds, the result of which killed dozens of civilians. However, the Kurds often attacked military convoys and police. Another clandestine organization practicing violence is the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party–Front, who profess a Marxist ideology. It is also likely that the organizer of the attack may be the Turkish secret services, which need to justify further tough measures and the adoption of new laws.

Because of this situation, the adequacy of NATO is put into question. Theoretically, the organization should deal with security issues in member countries, but regular attacks in Turkey show that the alliance is not concerned with these issues, and its leadership prefers to create mythical threats instead.