The ATAA, representing over 50 local chapters and 500,000 Turkish Americans throughout the United States, serves locally and nationwide to develop an informed and empowered Turkish American community, and to support strong US – Türkiye relations. The ATAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed under the laws of the District of Columbia.
The founding principle of ATAA was the need to create cohesion and cooperation between the large numbers of social/cultural Turkish American organizations around the US. The Assembly’s main goal is to be a link between all communities, large or small, and pursue their interests in Washington and beyond.
By becoming a member you will be part of a network of Turkish-Americans and friends of Türkiye who care about the historic relationship between the two peoples and who are aware of the crucial role each one of us plays in strengthening the relationship and promoting an accurate and fair picture of Türkiye and Turks. Join ATAA Today.
ATAA 2025 Annual Conference
The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) will hold its 2025 Annual Conference on May 2-3, 2025 at the Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport in Arlington, VA.
Outlook for Turkish American Relations in a Second Trump Administration
In his first administration, President Trump had close personal relations with President Erdoğan. However, despite the close personal relationship, not all was rosy in U.S.-Turkish relations during those years.
ATAA 2025 Annual Conference, May 2-3, 2025, VA
Save the date for the ATAA 2025 Annual Conference, May 2-3, 2025 in Arlington, VA. The conference details will be released in early 2025.