Building Bridges: The U.S. Push to Advance Greece–Turkey Dialogue In a savvy diplomatic move, the U.S. is quietly leading efforts to rekindle high-level dialogue between Greece and Turkey—two NATO allies whose relationship has long been strained by maritime disputes and regional competition. According to Greek City Times, this initiative, championed by former U.S. envoy Richard […]
Is the Israel–Iran War a “Dry Run” for a Future Israeli–Turkish Conflict? The recent conflict between Israel and Iran isn’t just a regional crisis—it may serve as a geopolitical rehearsal for a potential clash involving Turkey. According to Michael Rubin’s recent analysis in National Security Journal, key dynamics in this Israel–Iran confrontation echo the evolving
U.S. Notified Turkey in Advance of Israeli Attack Plan on Iran In a significant diplomatic development, it has been reported that the United States informed Turkey just hours before Israel launched a limited strike on Iran earlier this year. According to sources cited by Middle East Eye, the U.S. made this move in an effort
From Sanctions to Strategy: How Trump’s Return Is Rewriting U.S.–Turkey Defense Ties In a dramatic turn of diplomatic tides, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently declared that U.S. sanctions on Turkey’s defense industry are beginning to ease—thanks to renewed relations with President Donald Trump. For years, U.S.-Turkey relations were strained by Ankara’s controversial purchase of
U.S. Approves $225M AMRAAM Missile Sale to Turkey: A Strategic Shift in Defense and Diplomacy On May 14, 2025, the U.S. State Department approved a $225 million Foreign Military Sale to Turkey, involving 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and associated support equipment. This decision marks a significant development in U.S.-Turkey defense relations, especially
What Biden Got Wrong: International Law Expert Speaks Out FACTS OVER POLITICS In this eye-opening TRT World segment, an international law attorney boldly calls out President Joe Biden’s recognition of the so-called Armenian Genocide, exposing why it defies international legal standards. Here’s what you need to know: The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in 2013
Where Do Turkish Americans Belong? Exploring MENA, SWANA, and Turkic Identity Classifications As Turkish Americans continue to grow in number and civic engagement, one essential question remains unresolved: How should Turkish Americans be recognized in U.S. racial and ethnic classifications? Currently, Turkish Americans are generally categorized as “White” on federal forms, Census surveys, and government
California Assembly Resolution 25: Who Voted, What It Means, and What Turkish Americans Must Do Next On April 21, 2025, the California State Assembly adopted Assembly Resolution 25 (AR25), commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and designating April 24 as a day of remembrance. While the resolution is symbolic and non-binding, its language
H.R. 2585 and the Future of History Education: What Turkish Americans Need to Know In April 2025, U.S. Representative Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced H.R. 2585 – The Armenian Genocide Education Act, a national-level bill that proposes allocating $10 million over five years to the Library of Congress to support the development and dissemination of educational
One Narrative, Many Consequences: The Armenian Genocide Resolutions Across U.S. States In recent years, and especially in 2025, an increasing number of U.S. states have introduced or passed legislation and resolutions that adopt a single-sided narrative of the Armenian Genocide — often without any reference to the broader historical context or Türkiye’s perspective. These resolutions,
