June 4 - June 10, 2019
Upcoming Events
Join us for a teleconference this Thursday as we discuss the current developments of what is going on in Syria.
THO Non-Resident Fellowship Turkey Trip
The Turkish Heritage Organization is excited to bring our Non-Resident Fellowship program to Turkey in a few weeks, as our fellows learn more about U.S.-Turkey relations and dynamics while meeting with various NGO's, businesses and organizations while in Ankara and Istanbul.
THO OUTREACH
THO Congressional Outreach continued as THO President Ali Cinar met with Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
THO Team Members attended the Turkish Festival and the Turkish American Flag raising ceremony in New York City.
U.S.-TURKEY
History of Modern US-Turkey Relations
Relations between the US and Turkey are unlikely to deteriorate over rising political tensions due to a nearly 100 year relationship.

SECURITY
F-35 Fighter Program Suspended for Turkey
In response to Turkey’s decision to move forward with their purchase of S-400 missiles from Russia, the United States has decided to stop the fighter program with Turkey.

ENERGY
Geothermal Electricity Contributing to Energy Security in Turkey
Reporting on the released provisional electricity data, the Turkish Geothermal Power Plants Investors Association highlights the increasing contribution by geothermal energy power plants to electricity generation in Turkey.

ECONOMY
Turkish Economy Expected to Grow 3 Percent Next Year
The  Turkish   economy  is forecast to grow 3 percent next year after contracting 1.9 percent in 2019, the  World   Bank   said in its twice-yearly Global Economic Prospects report released on June 4.

TECHNOLOGY
New Pharmaceutical Advancements
Turkey has approved phase II trials to begin on a drug that could treat Davidson’s Disease, a genetic disease that is potentially fatal to infants. 

WHAT WE ARE READING
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENTS AND INDIVIDUALS
THIS WEEK ON TWITTER
Profile of the Week
This week's installment of the Profile of the Week features former U.S. Ambassador Robert Ford.

TURKISH-AMERICAN SUCCESS STORIES
Eren Bali
Eren Bali is the Cofounder and CEO of Carbon Health, an emerging tech oriented healthcare company that seeks to provide easier access to care and subsequent care management in California. Formerly he also served as the Cofounder and CEO of  Udemy.com , an online tool that allows professionals to enroll in online courses in a wide array of subjects, from development and business to self-improvement and personal growth to sharpen their skillsets or learn something completely new. Eren was recently named on Huffpost’s "40 Under 40 Most Influential Turkish-Americans” for his work! 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK