Why the Debate Over F-35s to Turkey Has Become a Flashpoint in U.S. Foreign Policy January 2026 The question of whether the United States should sell its most advanced fighter jets to a long-standing NATO ally has suddenly become one of the most fraught issues in American foreign policy — one that exposes deep strategic […]
The Turkish Center Who Became Houston’s Compass HOUSTON — In a league that can turn a player into a trendline overnight, Alperen Şengün has been doing something rarer: turning a franchise into a style. The Houston Rockets — young, increasingly loud, and suddenly difficult to move off their spots — have found a gravitational center
Key U.S. Immigration Updates That Could Affect Turkish Citizens in the USA As U.S. immigration policy continues to evolve, Turkish citizens and Turkish Americans living in the United States should remain informed about recent developments that may affect visa options, residency pathways, travel, and legal status. While no policy changes currently target Turkish nationals specifically,
Türkiye’s Energy Realignment Reshapes U.S. Strategy and Europe’s Gas Future ISTANBUL — Türkiye is quietly executing one of the most consequential energy pivots in Europe, a shift that carries far-reaching implications for U.S. foreign policy, transatlantic energy security, and the diminishing influence of Russia and Iran in European gas markets. Long regarded as Russia’s
Türkiye Urges Patience on Hamas Disarmament as International Gaza Force Plans Stumble DOHA — In the fragile cease-fire landscape of Gaza, Turkey is urging the international community to rethink the sequence of priorities for the proposed Gaza Stabilisation Force, arguing that disarming Hamas should not be its immediate mission as efforts to solidify peace falter
Türkiye’s Rising Role in Gaza Sparks Alarm in Israel Türkiye’s expanding footprint in the Gaza Strip is increasingly causing alarm in Jerusalem, where Israeli officials view Ankara’s ambitions—both ideological and operational—as a direct challenge to Israeli security and regional influence. In a detailed analysis, the policy‐think-tank Middle East Forum argues that Israel suspects Türkiye
İstanbul’s Jailed Ex-Mayor Faces 2,300-Year Indictment, Deepening Türkiye’s Political Divide In a sweeping escalation of one of Türkiye’s most consequential political cases, prosecutors have filed a 3,900-page indictment against Ekrem İmamoğlu, the former mayor of Istanbul and a leading opposition figure. The charges—142 counts ranging from running a criminal organization to bribery, money-laundering and
Türkiye Steps into the Spotlight as Washington Meets with Syria’s New Leader n a notable diplomatic development, Türkiye quietly engineered itself into a high-stakes Washington meeting on Monday, signaling Ankara’s increasing influence in the post-war recalibration of Syria. Hakan Fidan, Türkiye’s foreign minister, joined a White House meeting between Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed
Armenian and U.S. Officials Hold Talks on Normalization Efforts With Türkiye YEREVAN — November 17, 2025Armenia’s Special Envoy for the Normalization Process with Türkiye, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ruben Rubinyan, held high-level talks in Yerevan this week with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, underscoring Washington’s growing diplomatic engagement in the
Zelenskyy Heads to Turkey for Fresh Push Toward Ukraine-Russia Talks ANKARA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that he will travel to Turkey this week in a renewed effort to revive negotiations with Russia and bring an end to the nearly three-year-old war. Reuters A senior Turkish official confirmed that U.S. special envoy
