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
U.S. Ambassador Barrack Predicts Breakthrough on Turkey’s F‑35 Impasse by Year‑End U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, expressed optimism this week that the long-standing F‑35 fighter jet and CAATSA sanctions disputes may be resolved by the end of 2025 — potentially marking a dramatic turnaround in U.S.–Turkey defense relations. Why
U.S.–Türkiye Strategy on Syria and the SDF: Highlights from Ambassador Barrack’s Briefing 1. No Independent Kurdish State in Syria Ambassador Barrack reiterated unequivocally that Washington does not support carving out an independent Kurdish enclave or “free Kurdistan” in Syria. The U.S. view remains squarely with a sovereign, unified Syria—no federal or sect-based fragmentation. Quote: “SDF
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
