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
Building Bridges: The U.S. Push to Advance Greece–Turkey Dialogue In a savvy diplomatic move, the U.S. is quietly leading efforts to rekindle high-level dialogue between Greece and Turkey—two NATO allies whose relationship has long been strained by maritime disputes and regional competition. According to Greek City Times, this initiative, championed by former U.S. envoy Richard
Is the Israel–Iran War a “Dry Run” for a Future Israeli–Turkish Conflict? The recent conflict between Israel and Iran isn’t just a regional crisis—it may serve as a geopolitical rehearsal for a potential clash involving Turkey. According to Michael Rubin’s recent analysis in National Security Journal, key dynamics in this Israel–Iran confrontation echo the evolving
U.S. Notified Turkey in Advance of Israeli Attack Plan on Iran In a significant diplomatic development, it has been reported that the United States informed Turkey just hours before Israel launched a limited strike on Iran earlier this year. According to sources cited by Middle East Eye, the U.S. made this move in an effort
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
U.S. Approves $225M AMRAAM Missile Sale to Turkey: A Strategic Shift in Defense and Diplomacy On May 14, 2025, the U.S. State Department approved a $225 million Foreign Military Sale to Turkey, involving 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and associated support equipment. This decision marks a significant development in U.S.-Turkey defense relations, especially
What Biden Got Wrong: International Law Expert Speaks Out FACTS OVER POLITICS In this eye-opening TRT World segment, an international law attorney boldly calls out President Joe Biden’s recognition of the so-called Armenian Genocide, exposing why it defies international legal standards. Here’s what you need to know: The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in 2013
Where Do Turkish Americans Belong? Exploring MENA, SWANA, and Turkic Identity Classifications As Turkish Americans continue to grow in number and civic engagement, one essential question remains unresolved: How should Turkish Americans be recognized in U.S. racial and ethnic classifications? Currently, Turkish Americans are generally categorized as “White” on federal forms, Census surveys, and government
