July 24-30, 2018

THO SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM SCHOLARS CONDUCT MEETINGS IN ISTANBUL

THO’s Summer 2018 Research Program scholars met with Bashar Akak of Small Projects Istanbul.

From July 21-29 , THO’s Summer 2018 Research Program scholars were in Istanbul to meet with a wide variety of think tanks, research centers, civil society organizations, and representatives of the business community to gain insights on responses to the refugee crisis in Turkey.

READ THE ISTANBUL UPDATE

To see what we’re up to each day during the program, follow our updates using the hashtag #THOSummerResearch on our Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn profiles. This week, the scholars will be in Ankara, after which they will travel to Gaziantep for the final full week of the program. The scholars will return to Washington, D.C. in mid-August for a final round of discussions with governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders. You can read more about our scholars here and more about their projects in the blog posts below: Lawrence Cenk Laws — Living in limbo: Temporary protections for a permanent dilemma Joshua Ebiner: Evaluating international responsibility and the sustainability of solutions for refugees Jude Alawa: Understanding the shifting landscape of refugee health Samantha Hunt: Working from the ground up to respond to the needs of female refugees Lydia Williams: Telling the story of Syrian refugee education in Turkey Meriam Salem: If our world was built by an unnatural disaster Ryan McCarthy: Paper or plastic? Research into money transfers and their effects on local businesses Kinga H. Karlowska: A gender approach to the human security of refugees in Turkey

U.S.-TURKEY NEWS

Congress passes F35 blocking bill, Turkey responds

Jim Mattis warns Congress not to block Turkey from F-35 program F-35 transfers to Turkey held back under U.S. defense measure  $716B defense policy bill packed with Pentagon priorities, puts Turkey in the crosshairs Ankara: No problems with delivery of F-35 fighter jets

Paster Brunson put under house arrest, negotiations for release continue

Who is Andrew Brunson, the pastor prompting sanctions threats against Turkey? US pastor granted transfer to house arrest by Turkish court Trump threatens sanctions against Turkey over detained pastor

OTHER NEWS

Security

Turkish parliament passes controversial security law Turkey's state of emergency ends, while Erdogan's power grows and 'purge' continues Day trippers flock to Afrin’s orchards as Aleppo restores security Turkey warns of possible escalation in Syria’s Idlib

Economy

Turkish lira tumbles after central bank unexpectedly holds rates Turkey's fragile economy faces new risk in U.S. sanctions threat Turkey won’t fool investors twice on rates Syria's Afrin readies for crucial harvest amid war

Energy

Plagued by cuts, Lebanon survives on floating power plants Turkey has no replacement for oil, gas imports from Iran 19.4 MW Baklamici geothermal plant in Alasehir, Turkey starts operation

Education

EU approves new assistance for Syrian refugees in Turkey   Belgium photo exhibit depicts stories of Syrian children Turkey’s Education Minister calls ‘end to violence’ after teacher’s killing, citing sexism in traffic signs

Technology

Turkish university ranks 2nd in Facebook competition Turkey wants to upgrade all its M60T main battle tanks Vodafone Turkey starts using SDN in preparation for 5G

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

WHAT WE'RE READING

A turbulent future may be in store for US-Turkish relations

–Doga Ulas Eralp, The Conversation

US General to Turkey: we’re not pulling back

–Kevin Baron, Defense One

The Brunson affair in Turkey-US relations

–Murat Yetkin, Hurriyet

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