(The) head of the Ankara-based Turkish think tank USAK told the JTW that it is quite strange to prefer a diaspora Armenian for such an elite gathering. “As all we know there is a strong anti-Turkish circle in Armenian Diaspora. They are against anything Turkish. Diaspora Armenians even try to prevent Turkey-Armenia rapprochement…and they have been trying to spoil that co-operation.”…(He) further underlined that Ignatius is known for his anti-Turkish media comments. “He wrote against Turkey and Mr. Erdogan in Washington Post..”
