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U.S.-TURKEY NEWS

Trump promises Erdogan an adjustment of U.S. military support to the YPG

U.S. cutting off supply of weapons to Kurds fighting in Syria Turkey says Trump must keep pledge on not arming YPG militia Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey

Additional news

Gold trader's trial strains U.S.-Turkey relations Ankara urges U.S. to drop case against Turkish-Iranian businessman, banker   Prosecutor and judge issue rare response to criticism from Turkey Erdogan questions increasing US military buildup in northern Syria Deputy PM Simsek says problems with US ‘temporary’ amid lira plunge

OTHER NEWS

Security

Russia, Turkey and Iran propose conference on postwar Syria’s future   Turkey expects S-400 defense system from Russia in 2019: Minister   A year after the fall of Aleppo, Syria's Ghouta faces same fate   Turkey has not seen data on fugitive Raqqa fighters, officials say Turkey builds third ‘observation spot’ inside Idlib

Humanitarian Aid

Turkish aid model combines humanitarian relief with development aid   Turkey continues critical aid to Rohingya refugees Bangladesh seeks disaster management deal with Turkey

Economy

Turkish assets race to the bottom as Erdogan targets rates again Turkey seeks big share in global halal sector Fitch cuts Turkey 2018 GDP growth forecast to 3.9 pct Turkish lira hits record low against euro as policy, U.S. worries persist

Energy

Turkey aims to reach $5 bln wind investment by year-end   Iraq plans new pipeline exporting Kirkuk oil to Turkey: Oil ministry Saudi Acwa Power launches $1bln power plant in Turkey

Education

Turkey’s rival scientific academies vie for legitimacy Turkish teachers angry and unhappy: Surveys 100 Turkish alumni groups abroad set to form by 2020 Education Ministry blasts PISA, defends memorization as a ‘traditional learning practice’ Turkey is number one study destination: Somali minister

Technology

Boeing establishes technology development center in Istanbul Turkey looking for partners to set up first station in Antarctica: Minister

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

THE LATEST FROM THO

New THO factsheet addresses history of U.S.-Turkey tensions

THO’s newest factsheet – “ A Brief History of U.S.-Turkey Tensions ” – takes a look at periods of strain in the U.S.-Turkey bilateral relationship, from the 1964 Johnson letter to current tensions between Washington and Ankara.

THO in the news

Two of THO’s recent events were covered in the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs: Educational opportunities for displaced Syrians [Coverage of a Nov. 16 GWU event supported by THO] U.S., Turkey need stronger ties, say experts [Coverage of THO’s Nov. 8 Congressional briefing] In addition, THO Advisory Board member Dr. Michael Gunter (Tennessee Technological University) recently spoke with Al Jazeera regarding President Trump’s promise to adjust U.S. military support to the YPG in Syria. Watch the interview here .

[ICYMI] THO activities highlight education for displaced Syrians

In case you missed it, check out the video for the Nov. 16 event THO supported on education for displaced Syrians, which was hosted by No Lost Generation GWU. To learn more about the state of education opportunities for Syrians in Turkey, see THO Program Officer Audrey Williams’ factsheet, “ Education for Syrians in Turkey at a Glance . ”

WHAT WE'RE READING

Why Turkey cares about the trial of Reza Zarrab – Amanda Sloat, Lawfare

In new power projection, Turkey launching banking services in Syria – Menekse Tokyay, Arab News

The Kurdish explosion is unleashing demons – Adam Ereli, Foreign Policy

Local politics and the Syrian refugee crisis: Exploring responses in Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan – Alexander Betts, Ali Ali, and Fulya Memisoglu, Refugee Studies Center

Syrians rebuild and rehabilitate under Turkey's watchful eye – Arwa Damon, Gul Tuysuz, and Brice Laine, CNN 

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