TC-USA PAC Statement on the Princeton Debate Over the Atatürk Professorship A recent opinion in The Daily Princetonian called for Princeton University to retire its Atatürk Professorship in Ottoman and Modern Turkish Studies. The piece argued that honoring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk — the founder of the Republic of Türkiye — conflicts with Princeton’s values, citing […]
Building Bridges on Capitol Hill: Rep. Nick Begich (AK) During the RNNC event, Hulya Erol-Garvett, on behalf of TC-USA PAC and the Turkish-American community, introduced herself to Congressman Nick Begich, the freshman representative serving Alaska’s At-Large district. Though early in his tenure, Begich has already secured an influential portfolio of committee assignments that give him
US Lawmakers Float NDAA Amendments Conditioning Arms Sales to Türkiye — What’s Really at Stake What happened: In late August 2025, several members of the US House introduced amendments to the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at conditioning or pausing US arms transfers to Türkiye and commissioning new US government assessments tied to
Meeting Rep. Ashley Hinson at the NRCC Event During the recent NRCC gathering in Hot Springs, Virginia, Hulya Erol-Garvett, President of TC-USA PAC, had the opportunity to briefly introduce the organization to Rep. Ashley Hinson, a rising leader in Congress. Hulya noted that this was a valuable chance to explain who TC-USA PAC is, what
“Inevitable”? Why Michael Rubin’s Turkey Prediction Doesn’t Add Up On August 5, 2025, American analyst Michael Rubin—a former Pentagon official and current AEI senior fellow—published an op-ed titled “Turkey’s collapse and partition appears inevitable” in the Washington Examiner. In it, he argues that domestic strain and a “Palestinian precedent” could push Turkey toward partition and
Historic Breakthrough: Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign U.S.-Brokered Peace Deal For nearly four decades, Armenia and Azerbaijan have been locked in a bitter dispute—rooted in the late 1980s over the Nagorno-Karabakh region—that sparked two wars, countless border clashes, and deep political mistrust. Decades of peace talks stalled, with every attempt collapsing under renewed violence… until now.
U.S. Courts Push Back: Judge Blocks Turkish Effort to Exploit Legal System for Political Ends A United States federal judge in New York has delivered a significant ruling that halts Turkey’s attempt to leverage American courts for politically motivated investigations. Judge John P. Cronan of the Southern District of New York reversed his earlier decision (from
Turkey’s Next-Gen Fighter Jet KAAN Emerges as a Global Defense Contender n a move reshaping the global defense landscape, Turkey’s domestically produced fifth-generation fighter jet—KAAN—is gaining traction as a serious competitor to the U.S.-built F-35 Lightning II, particularly among developing nations seeking advanced but cost-effective air power solutions. The KAAN, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries
Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10): Background, Key Issues Military and Entrepreneurial Background Pat Harrigan is a U.S. Representative from North Carolina’s 10th District who brings a notable military and technical background to Congress. A West Point graduate in nuclear engineering, Harrigan served as a U.S. Army infantry officer and Green Beret with deployments to Afghanistan. He
On Behalf of TCUSAPAC: Meeting with Congressmen Estes & Wilson At the recent NRCC event, Hulya, representing TCUSAPAC, had the opportunity to briefly meet with Congressman Ron Estes (KS‑04) and Congressman Joe Wilson (SC‑02), just before their briefing commenced. Congressman Ron Estes (4th District of Kansas) Congressman Ron Estes has represented Kansas’s 4th Congressional District
