On June 30, 2026, U.S. Congress held a session where foreign policy analysts called for a stronger stance against Turkey regarding its involvement in Cyprus. Sinan Ginind, director of the Turkey Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and Michael Rubin, director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum, provided testimonies urging that the U.S. explicitly recognize the northern part of Cyprus as being “under Turkish occupation.” Both analysts criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's policies, asserting that they pose threats not only to Cyprus but also to Greece, Israel, and NATO.
Their testimonies were presented before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, where they also expressed concerns about Turkey's overall impact on regional stability. The analysts emphasized the need for the U.S. to take a decisive position on Turkey's actions, indicating that a clear acknowledgment of the situation may help address the broader geopolitical dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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