Save the Date:
July 2, 2019: Panel on the Current Situation in Syria
More details to come! Stay tuned!
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U.S. and Turkey Defense Relations July 15, 2019
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THO Non-Resident Fellowship Turkey Trip
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The Turkish Heritage Organization is excited to bring our Non-Resident Fellowship program to Turkey next week, 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.
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UPCOMING: THO RESEARCH ENERGY PROGRAM
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Stay tuned as THO hosts a research program dedicated to understanding technologies, markets, policies and U.S. bilateral relations through energy.
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On the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees in 2001 the U.N. declared June 20th World Refugee Day. Last week THO joined the rest of the world in celebrating
#
WRD2019
and recognizing and celebrating the vast contributions that refugees make.
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THO thanks and congratulates Jennifer Davis, Consul General of Istanbul for her outstanding service as she finishes her term that was served between 2016-2019.
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THO is proud to recognize
THO President Ali Cinar
who received the Community Service Award from the New York City Police Department Middle East and Turkic Society alongside NYPD Chief Galati.
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THO team members
and
Research and Publications Intern Katherine Brumund
connected with Congressman Andy Kim at an event with Foreign Policy for America.
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THO President Ali Cinar
attended the 25th anniversary of Turkish Airlines direct flight to New York City. THO congratulations one of our main sponsors-THY- for their great success in the U.S.
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THO Research and Outreach Intern Eda Uzunlar connected with Laurie Smolenski Outreach and Development Officer at the Institute for Economics and Peace.
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THO President Ali Cinar
attended the annual UNCA event the UN Headquarters and met Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
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THO Research and Publications Intern Doruk Dalgun
attended the "New Perspectives on Shared Security: NATO's Next 70 Years" presented by Hudson Institute.
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U.S.-TURKEY OFFICIALS UPCOMING MEETINGS
- U.S. Defense Secretary and Turkish Defense Minister will Meet in Brussels; June 26- June 27, 2019
- U.S. President Trump and President Erdogan will meet during the G20 Summit in Japan; June 28-June 29, 2019
- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., India, Japan, and the Republic of Korea; June 23-30, 2019
- Special Representative for Syria Ambassador James Jeffrey will attend the meeting of the Global Coalition's Small Group at the political director's level on June 25, 2019
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Opposition Party Candidate Ekrem Imamoglu Wins Mayoral Election in Istanbul, Defying President Erdogan
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The opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul celebrated a landmark win Sunday in a closely watched repeat election that ended weeks of political tension and broke President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party's 25-year hold on Turkey's biggest city.
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Mark Esper: New Defense Secretary Pick
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A brief inside look at Trump’s latest pick for defense secretary.
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Turkey Still Important for F-35 Team
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Though Turkey has refused to halt their impending deal with Russia over the S-400 missiles, it still remains an important NATO ally and player in the F-35 program.
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White House Considers Sanction Packages for Turkey
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As Turkey moves forward with their deal to purchase the Russian S-400 missile defense system, the U.S. continues to consider potential sanctions in response. The most severe sanction package under consideration would cripple the already fragile economy in Turkey by targeting Turkish businesses in the defense sector.
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Turkey Not Deterred by Looming Sanctions, U.S receives Criticism from Partner Nations
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The Foreign Minister of Turkey, Mevlut Cavusoglu, announced early this week that Turkey has already bought the Russian S-400 missile defense system despite facing threats of U.S. sanctions. In addition, partner nations in the F-35 Fighter Jet Program disapprove of the U.S. threatened sanctions.
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U.S. to Potentially Sanction Iran
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Following the shooting down of a U.S. drone and the attacks on tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the U.S. is considering more severe sanctions. Iran has responded by stating its refusal to come to the negotiating table under strict sanctions and will continue to shoot down U.S. drones.
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Hard-hit Turkish Assets Hinge on Election, Trump-Erdogan Meeting
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Election results will determine the trajectory of the Turkish economy. Foreign investors are waiting to see what President Trump and Erdogan are able to negotiate in the wake of the lira crumbling.
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Turkish Food Exports Soar
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This year, Turkish food exports are expected to exceed over $1 billion. As Turkey increases participation in the international food scene, such as the Summer Fancy Food competition in New York this summer, increase American exposure to Turkish delicacies.
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$300 Million for Education in Turkey
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In order to provide a safer environment for students, faculty, and staff in the areas that are the most at risk for earthquakes, the World Bank has arranged $300 million in funding to improve these structures.
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INCIRLIK AIR BASE: SHARED MILITARY ASSET AND POLITICAL BARGAINING CHIP
Read up on history, background, and why Incirlik is important in our factsheet on our website!
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENTS AND INDIVIDUALS
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This week's installment of the Profile of the Week features former THO speaker, US Ambassador, Special Representative for Syrian Engagement and the Special Envoy to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.
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TURKISH-AMERICAN SUCCESS STORIES
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Murat Köprülü
is a
Turkish American
investment professional and
philanthropist
. He is currently advisor on Emerging Markets to four hedge fund groups based in New York. He is also the Chairman of the
American Turkish Society
, founded in 1949, the oldest U.S.-based
not-for-profit organization
that seeks to enhance economic, diplomatic, cultural, and educational ties between the United States and Turkey.
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