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.
Save the Date: Inclusion to Education: Preservation of the Academic Heritage of the Middle East March 28, 2019
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.
Upcoming: A Conversation on Transatlantic Relations
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.
THO President Ali Cinar was interview by CNN Turk and A News.
THO President Ali Cinar attended the celebration of the Novruz Festival held at the United Nations on March 21st.
THO President Ali Cinar attended Congressman Bill Pascrell's St Patricks Program held in New Jersey.
THO Profile of the Week:
Dov S. Zakheim
This week's Profile of the Week features one of THO's former featured speakers Dov S. Zakheim, a former official of the U.S. government in the Reagan administration and in various positions at the Department of Defense. To read more visit our website
here.
American Turkish Council 37th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations
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.
TOP NEWS IN U.S.-TURKEY RELATIONS
According to White House: ISIS Strongholds in Syria Have Been 100% Eliminated
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has lost all of its territory in Syria.
U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Argues for U.S. Troops in Europe
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph F. Dunford shared that it would be critical for U.S. troops to be positioned in Europe alongside NATO partners as a way to deter further military aggression from Russia.
Chinese Offensive Against Uighur Populations Continues
A startling report has released that at least 800,000 and up to 2 million ethnic Uighers and other members of Muslim minorities have been in these camps located in China's Xinjiang province.
No Unforeseen Incidences Regarding Reserves: Turkish Central Bank
The Turkish Central Bank witnessed recent fluctuations that apparently stemmed from sales of forex to energy-importing firms and a foreign debt payment worth about $5.3 billion in total.
THY to Migrate to Istanbul Airport in Massive Logistics Operation
Turkish Airlines will be transferring from its old base to the new Istanbul Airport in the biggest logistical operation in aviation history beginning next Friday.
Turkish President Erdogan Says Focus on Defense Industry to Increase
According to recent remarks made by President Erdogan, Turkey is set to become a global player in the defense industry with promotion of new designs and advanced technology.
The educational exchange between the United States and Turkey is critical for maintaining relations and an open dialogue. Research the options and learn more about how to navigate the student visa process below.
Turkish aid agencies including the National Medical Rescue Team of Health Ministry, the Turkish RedCrescent, Turkey's Search and Rescue Association- along with TUrkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority assisted in the aid process after a cyclone hit Mozambique.
NATO SUMMIT: APRIL 3-4, 2019 Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu will be in attendance
April 12-14, 2019, 2019 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albarak will be in attendance
April 15, 2019 ATC Summit : Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albarak and Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan will be speaking
THIS WEEK ON TWITTER
Special Representative for Syria Engagement James Jeffrey Addresses Reporters
Investment Office President Arda Ermut took the stage at American Business Forum in Turkey in Istanbul.
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