Turkey has significantly expanded both covert and overt influence efforts in the United States, building an increasingly sophisticated network aimed at shaping how Washington views Ankara’s policies.
THE NORDIC MONITOR reports that recent filings under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) reveal a multi-layered operation that includes registered lobbyists, legal advisers, political consultants, nonprofit organizations and public relations firms working in coordination.
These efforts span direct lobbying, legal strategy, political engagement and soft power initiatives.
A March 9, 2026 report by the Congressional Research Service highlights the scale of this activity, noting that Turkey ranks among the most active countries lobbying in Washington, with 105 foreign agent registrations recorded between 2001 and 2021. The data points to a long-term, structured campaign to influence US policy on issues ranging from defense procurement to regional conflicts.
