August 26- September 3, 2019
THO Weekly Review
The Latest in U.S.-Turkey Relations
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THO ENGAGEMENT AND PROJECTS
THO has officially launched the 2019-2020 Non-Resident Fellowship Program. Learn more about the program and apply now: https://www.turkheritage.org/en/about-us/nonresident-fellowship

Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment, learning more about foreign policy and the U.S.-Turkish relationship? Learn how you can join our team for internship opportunities here: https://www.turkheritage.org/en/about-us/careers/fall-2019-internship
U.S.-TURKEY NEWS
US Vice President Pence and Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay Meet

The counterparts met on the sidelines of a ceremony and discussed ways to improve the bilateral partnership and also other regional issues.
President Trump and President Erdogan to Meet on Sideline of UN General Assembly Meeting

President Erdogan told press that during the coming UN General Assembly session, he would speak to President Trump on Syria and the F-35.

U.S.-Turkey Talks After Removal From the F-35 Program

Pentagon discusses the need for continued discussions regarding the removal of Turkey from the F-35 program.
Creation of Safe Zone Has Begun In Northern Syria

Turkish Defense Minister, Hulusi Akar, shared the development of the Norther Syrian safe zone started last week with negotiations still ongoing.
US Response from Turkey Over F-35

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper recently commented on Turkey's potential involvement in the F-35 program.
WHAT WE'RE READING
A LIST OF ARTICLES THO STAFF IS READING THIS WEEK
U.S.-Turkey Patrolling the Northern Syria

Turkey Goes Ahead With the 2nd Delivery of the S-400 System

The Benefits of Syrian Refugees for Turkey

Turkey's Natural Beauty Draws Tourists
UPCOMING SEPTEMBER MEETINGS
The United Nations General Assembly 2019 Meetings Convene September 18, 2019

Read the full UN General Assembly Plenary Meetings and Roundtable Meetings Schedule Here: https://www.un.org/en/ga/info/meetings/73schedule.shtml
PROFILE OF THE WEEK
Learn more about this week's Profile of the Week by visiting our website!
TURKISH AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY
Halil Suleyman Ozderden is a second generation Turkish-American and United States District Judge of the US District Court for the Southern District of MIssissippi. He attended Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and served a commissioned officer in the US Navy, with a nomination and now pending approval to serve as the US Circuit Judge for the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
THIS WEEK ON TWITTER
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