MAY 8-14, 2018
UPCOMING THO EVENT
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: THO NONRESIDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
THO is now accepting applications for its 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. We encourage graduate students, young researchers and professionals, and practitioners with a special interest in U.S.-Turkey relations to apply. Specific areas of interest include (but are not limited to): security, education, humanitarian aid and refugee issues, energy, economy, technology, citizen diplomacy, and international exchange.
 
Application Deadline
JUNE 4, 2018 at 11:59 PM (EDT)
 
Full information about the fellowship and application requirements can be found here .
U.S.-TURKEY NEWS
Turkey criticizes U.S. withdrawal from Iran deal
Turkey to receive first F-35 in June despite potential halt on weapons sales
Additional news
OTHER NEWS
Security
Humanitarian Aid
Economy
Energy
Education
Technology
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
THE LATEST FROM THO
THO President meets with Rep. Steve Chabot
THO President Ali Cinar recently met with Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH), who is Co-Chair of the Caucus on U.S.-Turkey Relations and Turkish-Americans.

Read more about our Congressional outreach so far in 2018 on our website .
Videos available for THO’s April 2018 events
The full event videos are now available for our April 2018 events.


On April 19, THO partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce/U.S.-Turkey Business Council and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) to host Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek for an invitation-only roundtable discussion with top business and think tank leaders.

On April 23, THO organized a public panel at the National Press Club featuring a discussion on the impact of the U.S.’ Syria policy on U.S.-Turkey relations. The panel featured insights from high-level experts and military officials.
WHAT WE'RE READING
– Selen Ucak, Building Markets
– Carly Learson, ABC News
– Selin Yasar, New Europe
– Kristin Babbie Kelterborn and Amy Gillett, Next Billion


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