Trump and Erdoğan Meet in Person for First Time Since January — A Turning Point? On June 24–25, 2025, on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump met in person for the first time since Trump’s return to office in January. Their roughly 30-minute […]
Erdogan Pushes for a New Constitution—Alarming Shift or Modernization Moment? According to an Associated Press report, President Erdoğan has appointed a team of ten legal experts to draft a new Turkish constitution. He describes it as a modern, civilian charter that will replace the current framework drafted in the wake of the 1980 military coup.
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
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
