Ethnic Lobby Alliance Targets U.S. Ambassador Over Pro-Türkiye Syria Policy In an unusual alliance, three U.S.-based ethnic lobbying groups — the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC), and the American Friends of Kurdistan — have jointly demanded the removal of Ambassador Tom Barrack, who currently serves as both the […]
A New Chapter: Why Trump’s Republicans Offer a Stronger Path for U.S.–Türkiye Relations Obama-Era Strains: U.S. Support for YPG and the PKK Dilemma Under President Barack Obama and Democratic leadership, U.S.–Türkiye relations became increasingly strained – largely due to Washington’s collaboration with Kurdish militias in Syria that Ankara links to the PKK insurgency. Notably, the
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
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
What Biden Got Wrong: International Law Expert Speaks Out FACTS OVER POLITICS In this eye-opening TRT World segment, an international law attorney boldly calls out President Joe Biden’s recognition of the so-called Armenian Genocide, exposing why it defies international legal standards. Here’s what you need to know: The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in 2013
Did President Trump Purposefully Avoid the Word “Genocide”? A Closer Look at the 2025 Armenian Remembrance Day Message On April 24, 2025, President Donald J. Trump released a presidential message commemorating Armenian Remembrance Day. While expressing sympathy for the suffering experienced during the final years of the Ottoman Empire, the message notably did
