Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington covered a wide range of issues including defense, trade, and regional concerns. Turkish-American relations are taking a new direction and adopting a new dimension. The relationship between the two NATO allies is often framed around structural issues that have remained unresolved or worsened with each change of US administration. The article highlights three unresolved issues: the situation in Syria, Ankara's ties with Russia, and defense industry cooperation. The article also discusses the role of lobbies in shaping Turkish-American relations and the need for a sincere convergence that respects national and regional interests.