MAY 15-21, 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
On May 31, we’ll be organizing an event in Washington, D.C. on the potential impact of Turkey’s snap elections on U.S.-Turkey relations.

Stay tuned for more info on the time and location!
CHECK OUT OUR NEW BLOG!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new blog, Meddah: A U.S.-Turkey Storytelling Project .

Through weekly posts from our staff, Meddah will tell the story of U.S.-Turkey relations using creative approaches. We’ll also be highlighting the stories that don’t always make it to the headlines but are no less important to the relationship.

Want to learn more? Read the intro post from Audrey Williams, THO Program Officer. 
U.S.-TURKEY NEWS
Turkey recalls U.S. ambassador in protest of U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem
Turkish FM to meet with U.S. Secretary of State on June 4
Additional news
OTHER NEWS
Security
Humanitarian Aid
Economy
Energy
Education
Technology
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
THE LATEST FROM THO
New Exclusive Insight interview with Dr. Edward J. Erickson
Check out our newest Exclusive Insight interview with our Advisory Board member Dr. Edward J. Erickson, who is a Scholar-in-Residence at SUNY Cortland and a retired regular U.S. Army lieutenant colonel.

In the interview, Dr. Erickson discusses U.S.-Turkey military relations, Turkey’s operations in northern Syria, and Turkey’s growing indigenous defense industry.
THO Nonresident Fellowship Program: Only two weeks left to apply!
There are only two weeks left to apply to our 2018-19 Nonresident Fellowship Program.

Starting in September 2018, successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to constructive dialogue surrounding U.S.-Turkey relations and Turkey’s role in the international community.
 
Application Deadline
JUNE 4, 2018 at 11:59 PM (EDT)
 
Full information about the fellowship and application requirements can be found here .
WHAT WE'RE READING
– Galip Dalay, Brookings
– Matthew Bryza, EURACTIV
– Bryant Harris, Al-Monitor
– Aaron Stein, War on the Rocks
– Kristina Jovanovski, Al Jazeera


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