“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
Turkey’s Strategic Role in Reviving U.S.–Iran Nuclear Diplomacy: A Window for Peace and Regional Stability As geopolitical tensions escalate across the Middle East, Turkey is once again signaling its readiness to assume a constructive, strategic role in regional diplomacy. In a pivotal move, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has offered to act as a facilitator
Why H.R. 2585 Matters — And What It Means for Turkish‑Americans A meaningful piece of legislation is making its way through the U.S. House: H.R. 2585 – the “Armenian Genocide Education Act,” introduced by Representative Dina Titus (D‑NV‑1). It directs the Library of Congress to develop and promote educational programming on the Armenian Genocide. More info
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
