Türkiye Steps Into the Hormuz Crisis — And Shows Why Washington Cannot Ignore Ankara As the Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy markets, Türkiye is positioning itself where serious powers must stand: in favor of open sea lanes, regional stability, and diplomatic de-escalation. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye supports efforts to reopen […]
When Washington Turns to Türkiye: U.S. Emergency Oil Shipment Shows Ankara’s Strategic Weight A first-ever shipment of crude oil from America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve is heading to Türkiye — and the story is much bigger than oil. According to Reuters-based reporting, two tankers carrying nearly 1.8 million barrels of U.S. emergency crude are bound for
Bound by NATO, Tested by Freedom: The U.S.–Türkiye Relationship at a Breaking Point For Turkish Americans watching both Washington and Ankara, the story of U.S.–Türkiye relations has never been simple. It is a long, strategic partnership built on Cold War urgency, NATO power, military cooperation and regional security. But in 2026, it is also a
Türkiye and Qatar Step Into the U.S.–Iran Firestorm — Washington Should Be Paying Attention Türkiye and Qatar are quietly moving into the center of one of the most dangerous diplomatic fights in the world: the U.S.–Iran crisis. According to Middle East Eye, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone with Qatar’s Prime Minister and
Building Congressional Relationships at the NRCC Winter Event The recent NRCC Winter Event in Florida provided a valuable opportunity for meaningful engagement between policymakers and community leaders. Representing TC-USA PAC, Hulya Erol-Garvett connected with several Members of Congress to foster dialogue, strengthen relationships, and highlight the growing contributions of Turkish Americans across the United States.
Zeyna Pruzhanovsky Launches Another Bid for the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board In local elections, the decisions can be intensely practical—what students learn, how classrooms are supported, and how public dollars are accounted for. That’s the terrain Zeyna Pruzhanovsky, a mother and teacher, says she wants to navigate as she runs again for a
A Conversation on Growth, Investment, and U.S.–Türkiye Opportunity At a winter gathering hosted by the National Republican Congressional Committee, Hülya Erol-Garvett renewed a conversation that has become increasingly relevant for Turkish American business leaders: how to align local economic growth in the United States with broader international opportunity. Meeting with Congressman Nathaniel Moran of Texas,
Is “Türkiye the New Iran?” A Warning, a Rhetorical Attack, or a Policy Argument? What Turkish Americans Should Understand Now A recent Foundation for Defense of Democracies analysis, republished by The Jerusalem Post, asks a deliberately provocative question: “Turkey the new Iran?” The phrasing is meant to alarm, and it succeeds. But the more important
Türkiye’s New Iran Export Controls Put Focus on Enforcement and Credibility Türkiye has introduced new export control measures targeting sensitive goods linked to Iran, a move that comes at a critical moment as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise. The new regulations expand oversight on military-related materials, weapons, and dual-use technologies—items that can
NATO Pulls Back. War Moves Closer. Türkiye Makes Its Move As the war between the United States and Iran continues to expand across the Middle East, a quieter but highly significant development is unfolding:* NATO is pulling its forces out of Iraq. * And Türkiye is adjusting its position in response.This is not a routine
