Sections of the State Reauthorization Act would strengthen the U.S. partnership with Greece, Cyprus, and Israel — known as the “3+1” framework — if lawmakers can overcome a procedural battle that has stalled the legislation

Bartholomew’s visit, and the congressional tributes, come at a moment when international norms around religious freedom, climate action and geopolitical sovereignty are under strain

In an interview, the New York Democrat urged more pressure on Ankara over Hamas, Cyprus, and destabilizing actions in the Eastern Mediterranean

This amendment follows a classified briefing in 2024, convened after Representative Dan Goldman (D NY) requested that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence examine Turkey’s potential ties to Hamas.

US Lawmakers seek to use the annual National Defense Authorization Act to curb Ankara’s regional behavior, while expanding cooperation among the United States, Israel, Greece and Cyprus

Representative Dan Goldman, Democrat of New York introduced an amendment requiring the Pentagon to produce a comprehensive report on the security risks stemming from Turkey’s continued military presence in Cyprus

A top US lobbyist this week touched on what he called Turkey’s increasingly problematic stance towards American and Western interests, in testimony before the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe. In his detailed statement, Jonathan Schanzer, the executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), a conservative think tank, spoke to Committee […]

Resolution calls for the immediate withdrawal of Turkish occupation troops from the east Mediterranean island

Biden warned that denying further aid to Ukraine would be "the biggest gift" one could offer to the Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"We find that together we are stronger and better prepared for the perpetual challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean,” said Congressman Gus Bilirakis.