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 […]
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
From Tension to Tango? The U.S.–Turkey Relationship Under Trump 2.0 How Erdoğan Walked a Geopolitical Tightrope Amid the Israel–Iran Ceasefire – On June 24, 2025, as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran took hold, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan found himself recalibrating Ankara’s diplomatic posture. Navigating between rivalry with Tehran and alliance with Washington, Erdoğan pursued several
Trump and Erdoğan Meet in Person for First Time Since January — A Turning Point? On June 24–25, 2025, on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump met in person for the first time since Trump’s return to office in January. Their roughly 30-minute
Erdogan Pushes for a New Constitution—Alarming Shift or Modernization Moment? According to an Associated Press report, President Erdoğan has appointed a team of ten legal experts to draft a new Turkish constitution. He describes it as a modern, civilian charter that will replace the current framework drafted in the wake of the 1980 military coup.
How Turkish Guns Captured the U.S. Market—And What It Means Turkish firearms have quietly become a powerful force in the American gun market. According to a detailed report by Foreign Policy, Turkey—through companies like Canik Arms, under the umbrella of Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS)—has become the top firearms exporter to the United States. This shift
Turkey and the EU Are Talking Defense Again — And It Could Change the Game After three years of silence, Turkey and the European Union have reopened high-level defense talks, signaling a major shift in regional security cooperation. These renewed discussions could reshape not only Europe’s defense strategy but also Turkey’s role as a military
Erdogan’s Moment: Turkey’s President Emerges as an Indispensable U.S. Partner in the Middle East The Strategic Realignment: Erdogan Meets Trump Again In recent months, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reaffirmed his status as a key geopolitical actor in the Middle East. With Donald Trump back in the White House, Ankara has seized a unique
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
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
