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 […]
From Ottoman Shipyards to Global Giants: Türkiye’s Maritime Mastery Sails Into the Future In the shadow of the Bosphorus, where East meets West and empires once set their sails, Türkiye’s story as a maritime nation began centuries ago. Ottoman shipyards in Istanbul’s Golden Horn were among the largest in the world in the 16th century,
Preserving Heritage or Erasing It? The Controversy Behind the U.S.–Turkiye Cultural Property Deal The renewal of the U.S.–Türkiye cultural property agreement has become the latest arena where history, heritage, and politics collide. For Türkiye, the agreement is about protecting priceless artifacts from smugglers. For Armenian lobby groups, it has become an opportunity to challenge Türkiye
Building Bridges on Capitol Hill: Rep. Nick Begich (AK) During the RNNC event, Hulya Erol-Garvett, on behalf of TC-USA PAC and the Turkish-American community, introduced herself to Congressman Nick Begich, the freshman representative serving Alaska’s At-Large district. Though early in his tenure, Begich has already secured an influential portfolio of committee assignments that give him
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
Meeting Rep. Ashley Hinson at the NRCC Event During the recent NRCC gathering in Hot Springs, Virginia, Hulya Erol-Garvett, President of TC-USA PAC, had the opportunity to briefly introduce the organization to Rep. Ashley Hinson, a rising leader in Congress. Hulya noted that this was a valuable chance to explain who TC-USA PAC is, what
“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.
