ExxonMobil and Turkey Strike Strategic Energy Accord in Black Sea and Mediterranean January 2026 Turkey’s state energy firm TPAO and ExxonMobil’s exploration arm have agreed to expand cooperation on hydrocarbon exploration in the Black Sea and Mediterranean, a deal that could reshape the energy dynamics of a strategically vital region. Signed on Jan. 8 in […]
Turkey’s Bid to Rejoin F-35 Program Stumbles on Israeli Objections and Strategic Rift January 2026 Ankara’s efforts to rejoin the United States-led F-35 fighter jet program have collided with a formidable obstacle: close cooperation between Washington and Jerusalem on advanced military technology, and Israel’s explicit opposition to equipping Turkey with the stealth aircraft. Turkish President
Why the Debate Over F-35s to Turkey Has Become a Flashpoint in U.S. Foreign Policy January 2026 The question of whether the United States should sell its most advanced fighter jets to a long-standing NATO ally has suddenly become one of the most fraught issues in American foreign policy — one that exposes deep strategic
Erdoğan Pushes Back on Claims Turkey Was Asked to Host Maduro Before U.S. Capture In the wake of one of the most extraordinary U.S. military operations in recent memory — the capture of Venezuela’s embattled President Nicolás Maduro — Ankara is pushing back firmly against assertions that it was prepared to host the Venezuelan leader
The Turkish Center Who Became Houston’s Compass HOUSTON — In a league that can turn a player into a trendline overnight, Alperen Şengün has been doing something rarer: turning a franchise into a style. The Houston Rockets — young, increasingly loud, and suddenly difficult to move off their spots — have found a gravitational center
Key U.S. Immigration Updates That Could Affect Turkish Citizens in the USA As U.S. immigration policy continues to evolve, Turkish citizens and Turkish Americans living in the United States should remain informed about recent developments that may affect visa options, residency pathways, travel, and legal status. While no policy changes currently target Turkish nationals specifically,
Diplomacy Meets Commerce: Türkiye and the United States Forge Ahead Toward a $100 Billion Trade Horizon WASHINGTON — In a series of high-level discussions this week, Türkiye’s Trade Minister Ömer Bolat asserted that recent talks in the U.S. have significantly strengthened the shared commitment between Ankara and Washington to dramatically expand bilateral trade—potentially reshaping economic
Türkiye Downs ‘Out-of-Control’ Drone Near Black Sea as Regional Tensions Rise STANBUL — Türkiye’s military shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) approaching its airspace from the Black Sea on Dec. 15, 2025, marking a rare but significant defensive action amid heightened regional tensions linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to a statement from Türkiye’s
Türkiye Seeks Breakthrough in Ukraine Peace Diplomacy After Erdogan-Putin Talks ISTANBUL — Fresh from high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed renewed hope that an end to the Russia-Ukraine war is on the horizon — a message that underscores Türkiye’s emerging role as a mediator between Washington, Moscow, and
Türkiye’s Energy Realignment Reshapes U.S. Strategy and Europe’s Gas Future ISTANBUL — Türkiye is quietly executing one of the most consequential energy pivots in Europe, a shift that carries far-reaching implications for U.S. foreign policy, transatlantic energy security, and the diminishing influence of Russia and Iran in European gas markets. Long regarded as Russia’s
