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Congressman Brian Babin Outlines His Legislative Priorities

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 […]

He emphasized that Turkish President Erdoğan and former U.S. President Trump have the rapport to direct key figures — such as Marco Rubio and Hakan Fidan — to negotiate a resolution
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U.S. Ambassador Barrack Predicts Breakthrough on Turkey’s F‑35 Impasse by Year‑End

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

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Ethnic Lobby Alliance Targets U.S. Ambassador Over Pro-Türkiye Syria Policy

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

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A New Chapter: Why Trump’s Republicans Offer a Stronger Path for U.S.–Türkiye Relations

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

Strengthening U.S.–Türkiye Relations & The Syria Puzzle: What Ambassador Barrack Actually Said
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The Bigger Picture for U.S.–Türkiye Relations

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

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Turkey’s Strategic Role in Reviving U.S.–Iran Nuclear Diplomacy: A Window for Peace and Regional Stability

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

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Why H.R. 2585 Matters — And What It Means for Turkish‑Americans

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

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From Sanctions to Strategy: How Trump’s Return Is Rewriting U.S.–Turkey Defense Ties

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

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