Can Energy Deals and Trade Really Reset US–Türkiye Relations? Short answer: They might—if today’s headlines turn into steel-in-the-ground projects and predictable rules. Here’s the story, framed by the Atlantic Council’s latest analysis, plus the questions that matter next. Source Washington and Ankara are testing a quieter reset built not on speeches, but on infrastructure and […]
U.S.–Türkiye Agricultural Ties: Overview, Trends, and Policy Context Why this relationship matters Türkiye (population ~85 million) is a major food producer, processor, and regional trade hub spanning Europe, the Middle East, and the Black Sea. For the United States, Türkiye is a mid-tier but strategic agricultural partner—important both as a buyer of U.S. commodities and
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
Hulya Erol-Garvett Connects with Rep. Addison McDowell (NC-06) During RNNC Event During the recent RNNC event, Hulya Erol-Garvett, representing TC-USA PAC and Turkish Americans, had the opportunity to introduce herself and connect with Congressman Addison McDowell, the newly elected U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District. Beginning his term in January 2025, McDowell, a
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
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
“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.
U.S. Courts Push Back: Judge Blocks Turkish Effort to Exploit Legal System for Political Ends A United States federal judge in New York has delivered a significant ruling that halts Turkey’s attempt to leverage American courts for politically motivated investigations. Judge John P. Cronan of the Southern District of New York reversed his earlier decision (from
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
