Preserving Heritage or Erasing It? The Controversy Behind the U.S.–Turkiye Cultural Property Deal The renewal of the U.S.–Türkiye cultural property agreement has become the latest arena where history, heritage, and politics collide. For Türkiye, the agreement is about protecting priceless artifacts from smugglers. For Armenian lobby groups, it has become an opportunity to challenge Türkiye […]
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
Ethnic Lobby Alliance Targets U.S. Ambassador Over Pro-Türkiye Syria Policy In an unusual alliance, three U.S.-based ethnic lobbying groups — the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC), and the American Friends of Kurdistan — have jointly demanded the removal of Ambassador Tom Barrack, who currently serves as both the
A New Chapter: Why Trump’s Republicans Offer a Stronger Path for U.S.–Türkiye Relations Obama-Era Strains: U.S. Support for YPG and the PKK Dilemma Under President Barack Obama and Democratic leadership, U.S.–Türkiye relations became increasingly strained – largely due to Washington’s collaboration with Kurdish militias in Syria that Ankara links to the PKK insurgency. Notably, the
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
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
