Martyr's Day
THO commemorates the 104th Anniversary of the Battle of Canakkale. On this day in history we remember the fallen soldiers as the Ottoman forces were victorious in the Gallipoli campaign during World War I.
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Upcoming: A Conversation on Transatlantic Relations
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Join us as we present a discussion with Professor Gulnur Aybet and Former Ambassador Nicholas Burns at the National Press Club on April 9, 2019 to discuss transatlantic relations.
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Brexit and the Future of the EU
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Please join us for a teleconference March 29, 2019 at 2:00 pm as our distinguished guests, Sir Robert Cooper (Former British Diplomat) and Frances Burwell (Distinguished Fellow, Future Europe Initiative, Atlantic Council) discuss what is in store for the future of the EU following the Brexit vote.
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Save the Date: Inclusion to Education: Preservation of the Academic Heritage of the Middle East March 28, 2019
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THO will be hosting a dynamic panel discussion featuring Professor Umran Iman, Professor Mehmed Ozkan, Professor Zeliha Kocak Tufan, and Professor Omer Turan
at the National Press Club March 28, 2019 from 2:00- 4:30 pm.
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THO Executive Director Elvir Klempic
connected with Congresswoman Madeline Dean (PA-4).
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THO Partnership Manager Pinar Gezgec connected with various members of U.S. Congress.
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THO Executive Director Elvir Klempic met with Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-1).
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The Turkish Coalition of America held its First Annual Turkish American Women Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C. 37 Turkish American women delegates from across the United States traveled to the nation’s capitol to meet with members of the 116th Congress and congressional staff members on Capitol Hill.
THO Partnership Manager Pinar Gezgec attended some of the meetings affiliated with this event.
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THO Profile of the Week:
Dr. Mark Meirowitz
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To learn more about about our Profile of the Week feature please visit our website
here
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THO Summer Research Program
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THO is excited to continue our Summer Research Program for 2019! Stay tuned for more information to be released on our website!
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Analysis: Scholar Insight Interview with Dr. Barry Posen
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THO conducted a Scholar Insight Interview with Dr. Barry Posen from MIT on the current state of affairs in various regions of the world and how U.S.-Turkey relations may have an impact.
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American Turkish Council 37th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations
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The American-Turkish Council is hosting their 37th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations this April to promote a continuing dialogue on the importance of strategic relations between the U.S. and Turkey. Find out more about the conference
here
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TOP NEWS IN U.S.-TURKEY RELATIONS
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U.S. Discusses Recent Report of Troops Left in Syria
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The U.S.'s top general denied a recent report on the number of U.S. troops reportedly to remain stationed in Syria following the withdrawal declared by President Trump.
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U.S. Ambassador and Special Representative for Syrian Engagement Jeffrey
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Ambassador Jeffrey discusses the current state of affairs with the moderator Kathy Giles-Diaz on behalf of the State Department's Media Hub in Brussels.
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Leaders Invite NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg to Address U.S. Congress
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Leaders from across the aisle in both parties have invited NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to address a joint Congressional meeting around the 70th anniversary of the trans-Atlantic alliance.
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Economic Development Continues in Turkey as Turkish Airlines Plans to Hire 8,000 Employees This Year
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Turkish Airlines Chairman Ilker Ayci has said that "Turkish Airlines is a family with 60,000 members and awe are celebrating our 86th anniversary. We will employ about 1,150 new chief pilots as well as 2,300 people as cabin crew. We are planning to employ more than 8,000 people in 201. Our family of 60,000 will become 68,000."
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8th Uludag Economy Summit will open Friday in Turkey's Northwestern Province of Bursa
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This major economic/business summit will feature around 100 speakers, including officials, businesspeople, and academics.
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on U.S. Energy and Relationship with Other State Actors in Energy Realms
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses the influence of energy in foreign relations and the U.S. global strategy for energy.
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Joint Statement on the Eighth Anniversary of the Syrian Conflict
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The Governments of the United States of America, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom released a joint statement on recognizing the Syrian revolution and the Assad regime's brutal response.
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Continued Problems Surface Surrounding Pending Purchase of S-400 Missile Defense System; U.S. View as Major Security Concern
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Turkey's pending purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system continues to fragment U.S.-Turkey relations.
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Transatlantic Community Joins Together for Sanctions on Russia
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This week, the United States, the EU, and Canada coordinated together in response to Russia's campaign of continued aggression against Ukraine to impose sanctions on various individuals.
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President Erdogan Says Purchase of S-400 Not Connected to NATO
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According to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the purchase of S-400 air defense system is not connected to NATO, but rather because "Turkey takes action with its own will regarding regional developments, particularly Syria."
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Turkey Focuses on Defense and Aerospace Exports
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The Turkish government is pressuring the defense and aerospace industries to drastically increase the exports.
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First Ever Vertically Integrated Heterojunction Module Factory Developed in Turkey
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Turkish renewable firm EkoRE broke ground for the first ever vertically integrated heterojunction module factory in Turkey.
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Artificial Intelligence Developed with Assistance of Microsoft and Vodafone in Turkey
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Artificial intelligence will be developed in Turkey utilizing the Vodafone's digital assistant model TOBi.
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Turkish Education System Encouraging Promotion of Women Leaders in University Settings
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Approximately 17 women sit on the presidential chairs in Turkey's 206 universities. Turkey is working with outside groups to encourage this and shift these numbers to show a more proportional representation of female leaders.
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UNICEF Totals 650,000 Refugee Children In the Turkish School System
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According to the latest accounts provided from UNICEF, 60% of the total of school-aged children are refugees.
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On March 18th, Turkey recognizes the fallen soldiers as the Ottoman forces defeated an Allied Powers naval attack in the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I.
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