A Strike in Syria, a Test in Washington: What Turkish Americans Should Demand Now Decisions made in Washington about security in Syria have direct consequences for the U.S.-Türkiye relationship. Editorial illustration; not a documentary photograph. The most alarming part of the August 18 Israeli attack on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur airbase was not the physical damage. […]
Washington’s Syria Hotline Must Protect Sovereignty — Not Normalize Surprise Strikes The Israeli attack on Abu al-Duhur airbase exposed how quickly a disputed intelligence claim could bring Türkiye and Israel into direct confrontation. Washington’s proposed deconfliction mechanism is necessary—but it must impose reciprocal rules and respect Syria’s sovereignty. For several dangerous minutes on August 18,
A Brief Exchange with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer in Park City PARK CITY, Utah — Hulya Erol-Garvett, representing TC-USA PAC and members of the Turkish-American community, met briefly with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Republican of Minnesota, during a National Republican Congressional Committee event in Park City. The exchange offered an opportunity
TC-USA PAC Engages Congressman David Rouzer on NATO, Regional Security and U.S.–Türkiye Relations PARK CITY, Utah — Hulya Erol-Garvett, representing TC-USA PAC and the Turkish-American community, met briefly with U.S. Representative David Rouzer during a National Republican Congressional Committee event in Park City. Their conversation focused on NATO, regional security and the importance of sustained
TCUSAPAC Connects with Congressman Aaron Bean at NRCC Event in Park City Park City, Utah — June 13, 2026 — Hulya Erol-Garvett, representing TCUSAPAC, had the opportunity to speak briefly with Congressman Aaron Bean (R–FL-04) during an NRCC event in Park City, Utah. The exchange offered an opportunity to introduce TCUSAPAC’s perspective and reinforce the
He Stood With Us When It Mattered — Now It Is Our Turn: Why Every Turkish American Must Support Congressman Jack Bergman Washington, D.C. / Michigan — In Turkish culture, there is a word that carries more weight than almost any other: dost. Not just a friend. Not just an ally. A dost is someone
The $400 Million Question: Trump’s Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Was Too Unsafe to Fly Out of Turkey — Here’s What That Means Washington, D.C. / Ankara / London — It was supposed to be the most glamorous airplane in the world. The most powerful symbol of American prestige. A “beautiful plane for a beautiful price,”
A Historic Moment — or a Battle Still to Be Won? Trump, Turkey, and the F-35 Fight That Will Define the Future Washington, D.C. / Ankara — The flags of 32 nations lined the grand boulevards of Ankara last week. NATO leaders shook hands, made promises, and posed for cameras inside a city that was,
Turkey’s F-35 Question Returns to Washington as Israel Raises Objections and Congress Holds the Key President Donald Trump has said the United States will “consider” a sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye. But no decision has been announced, Israel is pushing back publicly, and Congress remains a decisive gatekeeper.WASHINGTON — A possible U.S. sale
A Historic Turning Point: Trump, Türkiye, and the F-35 — What It Means for Turkish Americans The Big Picture: Something Shifted at NATO’s Ankara Summit For the first time in years, something real is happening between the United States and Türkiye — and Turkish Americans need to pay close attention. This past week, President Donald
