Türkiye’s New Iran Export Controls Put Focus on Enforcement and Credibility Türkiye has introduced new export control measures targeting sensitive goods linked to Iran, a move that comes at a critical moment as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise. The new regulations expand oversight on military-related materials, weapons, and dual-use technologies—items that can […]
NATO Pulls Back. War Moves Closer. Türkiye Makes Its Move As the war between the United States and Iran continues to expand across the Middle East, a quieter but highly significant development is unfolding:* NATO is pulling its forces out of Iraq. * And Türkiye is adjusting its position in response.This is not a routine
Turkey Calls for Urgent Diplomacy as Iran War Risks Wider Regional Conflict urkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan warned this week that the escalating confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States risks plunging the Middle East into a wider and more destructive conflict, urging an immediate halt to hostilities and a return to diplomacy. Speaking
A Quiet Deal in Washington, a Loud Warning for Turkish Americans The United States government is preparing to let a major state-owned bank from Türkiye walk away from one of the largest Iran sanctions-busting schemes in modern history with a slap on the wrist. For Turkish Americans who have spent years arguing that Türkiye can
Turkey Faces New Pressure Over ISIS Detainees as Regional Security Shifts A new round of negotiations between Ankara and Baghdad over detained fighters from the self-proclaimed Islamic State is drawing renewed international scrutiny—while also raising complex questions about responsibility, regional security, and the legacy of the Syrian civil war. In recent weeks, the government of
Türkiye’s Diplomatic Tightrope: Ankara Tightens Israel Trade Restrictions While Sitting on Gaza Ceasefire Board Turkish-American Community Watches as Ankara Balances Peace Mediation with Economic Pressure on Israel WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that has drawn both praise and criticism from the international community, Türkiye has implemented new measures to further restrict trade with Israel,
Turkic Identity and Minority Status in the U.S.: Why Being Counted Changes What We Can Build On January 25, 2026, the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) hosted a timely and thought‑provoking webinar titled “Turkic Identity and Minority Status in the U.S.: Legal Frameworks, Global Practices & Challenges.” The event brought together community leaders and
A Diplomatic Pause, Not a Reset: The U.S.-Iran Talks That Aim to Stop a Wider War — and What They Signal for Türkiye’s Neighborhood MUSCAT, Oman — After weeks of threats, naval deployments and public brinkmanship, American and Iranian officials sat down — indirectly and, at moments, face-to-face — for talks that both sides described
No “Strategic Convergence” in the Greece–Turkey Dialogue — and Why It Matters in Washington ANKARA/ATHENS — A new essay from the Middle East Forum argues that the latest Greece–Turkey “dialogue” is masking a hard reality: the two NATO allies may be talking more, but they are not moving closer on the core questions that actually
The End of the Friction? Washington’s Syria Pivot and Billion‑Dollar Energy Deals Transforming Ties with Türkiye n recent weeks, Washington and Ankara have begun to sound—at least briefly—like two capitals rediscovering the advantages of cooperation. The shift is not being driven by a single summit or one dramatic announcement, but by two parallel tracks that
