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 […]
İstanbul’s Jailed Ex-Mayor Faces 2,300-Year Indictment, Deepening Türkiye’s Political Divide In a sweeping escalation of one of Türkiye’s most consequential political cases, prosecutors have filed a 3,900-page indictment against Ekrem İmamoğlu, the former mayor of Istanbul and a leading opposition figure. The charges—142 counts ranging from running a criminal organization to bribery, money-laundering and
U.S. Signals No F-35s for Turkey as Washington Reaffirms Israel’s Military Edge In a series of forceful remarks that underscore shifting dynamics in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this week that Turkey should not expect to receive American F-35 fighter jets “anytime soon, if at all,” highlighting heightened concerns over Ankara’s
Türkiye’s Gaza Diplomacy Tests U.S. Partnership and Sparks Israeli Objections By TCUSAPAC News Desk | November 2025 WASHINGTON / ANKARA — Türkiye is positioning itself at the center of emerging diplomatic efforts to stabilize Gaza following weeks of fragile cease-fires and negotiations brokered jointly by Washington, Doha, and Ankara. The initiative, however, faces complications as
Are U.S. Sanctions on Türkiye Really Ending? WASHINGTON / ANKARA — A viral YouTube video claims the United States has lifted all sanctions on Türkiye. That headline sounds big—but here’s what’s actually happening, in simple, straight talk. President Donald Trump has publicly signaled he’s open to lifting U.S. sanctions connected to Türkiye’s 2019 purchase of
Türkiye in a Rewired Transatlantic Trade System ANKARA / BRUSSELS — As global commerce shifts from easy integration to a more fragmented, security-driven order, Türkiye is recalibrating how it trades with its two anchor markets, the European Union and the United States. The new baseline is higher, more targeted tariffs—especially in Washington—alongside a premium on
Trump Hosts Erdoğan as U.S. Signals Possible Shift on F-35s What happened, why it matters, and what to watch next for US–Türkiye relations By TC-USA PAC Editorial WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to the White House, signaling the United States may reconsider its hold on advanced F-35 fighter jet
US Lawmakers Float NDAA Amendments Conditioning Arms Sales to Türkiye — What’s Really at Stake What happened: In late August 2025, several members of the US House introduced amendments to the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at conditioning or pausing US arms transfers to Türkiye and commissioning new US government assessments tied to
US Imposes 15% Reciprocal Tariff on Turkey—Trade Costs Rise Amid Diplomatic Signal In a significant adjustment to U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising the reciprocal tariff rate on imports from Turkey to 15%, up from the baseline 10%. The measure is set to take effect on August 7, 2025 and
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
