TC-USA PAC Statement on the Princeton Debate Over the Atatürk Professorship A recent opinion in The Daily Princetonian called for Princeton University to retire its Atatürk Professorship in Ottoman and Modern Turkish Studies. The piece argued that honoring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk — the founder of the Republic of Türkiye — conflicts with Princeton’s values, citing […]
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
Building Bridges on Capitol Hill: Rep. Nick Begich (AK) During the RNNC event, Hulya Erol-Garvett, on behalf of TC-USA PAC and the Turkish-American community, introduced herself to Congressman Nick Begich, the freshman representative serving Alaska’s At-Large district. Though early in his tenure, Begich has already secured an influential portfolio of committee assignments that give him
Why Did Governor Whitmer Proclaim “Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day” in Michigan? On April 24, 2025, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring the day as “Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day” in the state of Michigan. Around the same time, the New York State Legislature introduced a similar resolution. Meanwhile, members of Congress such as Senator
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
“Inevitable”? Why Michael Rubin’s Turkey Prediction Doesn’t Add Up On August 5, 2025, American analyst Michael Rubin—a former Pentagon official and current AEI senior fellow—published an op-ed titled “Turkey’s collapse and partition appears inevitable” in the Washington Examiner. In it, he argues that domestic strain and a “Palestinian precedent” could push Turkey toward partition and
Historic Breakthrough: Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign U.S.-Brokered Peace Deal For nearly four decades, Armenia and Azerbaijan have been locked in a bitter dispute—rooted in the late 1980s over the Nagorno-Karabakh region—that sparked two wars, countless border clashes, and deep political mistrust. Decades of peace talks stalled, with every attempt collapsing under renewed violence… until now.
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
Congressman Brian Babin Outlines His Legislative Priorities At a recent political gathering, Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) briefly met with Hulya Garvett, the President of TC-USA PAC, which represents the interests of Turkish Americans nationwide. The introduction served as an initial opportunity to build rapport and learn more about Congressman Babin’s work and the core issues
Spotlight: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY‑24) Last month at the NRRC event in Hot Springs, I had the opportunity to meet Congresswoman Claudia Tenney—briefly saying hello and capturing a photo together. It’s always special to connect in person and see the energy she brings firsthand. About Claudia Tenney Claudia Tenney serves in the U.S. House
