February 17, 2020- February 24, 2020
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Please join THO as we host a panel on U.S.-Turkey relations. We'll be joined by Richard Outzen, Mark Kimmit, and Jennifer Miel.
RSVP Here!
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Join THO on Thursday, March 12, 2020 as we host a high level roundtable discussion on US-China Relations and it's impact on the world, topics of discussion will be trade and human rights abuses, amongst other issues. Stay tuned as we release more information in the coming days. Save your seat by sending your
RSVP
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TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY ON MARITIME BOUNDARY & ENERGY ISSUES IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
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On Tuesday, February 18, 2020 the Turkish Heritage Organization hosted H.E. Ambassador Cagatay Erciyes, Director General for Bilateral Political and Maritime-Aviation-Border Affairs (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Turkey) for a conversation on Maritime and Energy issues in the Eastern Mediterranean at the National Press Club. Read the summary
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THO Exclusive Insight Interview Highlight
THO's Exclusive Insight Interview series continues as we interview a number of experts on US-Turkey relations. The latest exclusives insights are with
Luke Coffey
, Director, Heritage Foundation.
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Watch all of THO's Exclusive Insight Interviews from this year
here!
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THO President Ali Cinar
had an opportunity to meet with Sen. Cory Booker, member of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.
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THO President Ali Cinar was present for a State Department organized conversation with Robert Y. Shapiro, former Chair of the Department of Political Science at Columbia University.
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THO Executive Director
Elvir Klempic had an opportunity connect with American University professors and discuss for stronger cooperation between THO and American University.
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THO President Ali Cinar
was
honored to be visit the White House to discuss and inform on the US-Turkey relationship.
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THO staff continuously provides expertise on US-Turkey relations to various US and International media outlets. This past week THO President Ali Cinar and THO staff were expert guests on US and International media outlets.
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ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER FEATURE
THO is proud to be highlight a new Advisory Board member- Mr. Ramin Asgard!
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Mr. Asgard is Senior Vice President for Global Business Development with First Pathway Partners, a US-based investment and global services firm. He is also a national security thought leader, attorney, business development/technology/entrepreneurship expert, and independent consultant based in Manhattan and globally. His work is focused on Global Market Access and Analysis, National Security Matters, and Government Relations. Previously, Mr. Asgard was a highly decorated veteran U.S. Foreign Service Officer with the Department of State, with extensive global expeditionary/combat, field and headquarters experience in the diplomatic, commercial/trade advocacy, consular, political, intelligence, pol/mil, economic, public diplomacy, and research and analysis experience.
Among Mr. Asgard’s career highlights with State:
• Political Advisor at U.S. Central Command, where he served as Senior Foreign Policy Advisor to CENTCOM Commanders General David Petraeus and General James Mattis.
• Commercial Attaché, Kabul Afghanistan, where his efforts helped attract $1.8 billion in Foreign Direct Investment and for which he received the Amb. Charles Cobb Award.
• Director of the Iran Regional Presence Office (IRPO) in Dubai, the U.S. government’s primary field operation concerning Iran.
• Director of Voice of America Persian, VOA’s largest language service, where he increased viewership 380% during his tenure.
• Deputy Political Counselor in Saudi Arabia, Senior Iraq Desk Officer, Turkey Desk Officer
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THO Nonresident Fellow Feature
FELLOW FEATURE
THO is proud to introduce our 2019-2020 non-resident fellowship cohort. Stay tuned for more introductions as we feature each of our distinguished members.
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Liam Hardy spent four years as the regional marketing representative in Turkey for the US Agency for Global Media and Voice of America. He was contracted to manage relationships with local affiliates, initiate new partnerships and distribute the agency’s media content. Previously, as a supervisor in the marketing department of Finans Asset Management (now a subsidiary of QNB Finansbank) he promoted the company’s exchange traded funds, mutual funds and discretionary portfolio management services among international and local investors.
here.
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THO SPECIAL PROJECTS ANNOUNCEMENT
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THO's Academic Liaison program is an opportunity for THO to continue to work with academic institutions from around the world and continue work in fostering the dialogue surrounding the U.S.-Turkey relationship. Learn more about our Academic Liaisons
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THO Contributors are subject matter experts on US-Turkey relations. Periodically through articles, they offer their expertise and analysis on US-Turkey relations and issues of importance to the bilateral relationship. Learn more about THO Contributors
here.
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U.S.-TURKEY BILATERAL COMMUNICATION and MEETINGS
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U.S.-TURKEY LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
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US says stands by NATO ally Turkey after deadly Assad regime attacks in Syria's Idlib
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The U.S. expressed condolences Friday to Turkey following deadly Syrian regime attacks on Turkish positions in northwestern Syria's Idlib province "used for coordination and de-escalation."
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Trump, Turkey call on Russia to stop backing Syrian 'atrocities'
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Russia must halt its support for the Syrian government's "atrocities", US President Donald Trump said, as fighting rages in the country's dwindling rebel-held areas.
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Trump says working on Idlib plan with Erdoğan
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U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he has held Syria talks with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. "We are working together on Idlib. Let's see what we can do together," he said.
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American business world optimistic about $100B trade target with Turkey
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The presidents of the U.S and Turkey have agreed to keep the bilateral trade volume target separate from other problems ,and the U.S. business world has expressed optimism about economic relations with Turkey.
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Turkey Seeks U.S. Patriot Missiles to Deter Russia in Syria
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Turkey has asked the U.S. to deploy two Patriot missile-defense batteries on its southern border to free it to punish any future attacks by Russian-backed Syrian troops, according to a senior Turkish official in Ankara.
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Op-ed Analysis by THO President Ali Cinar
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America's traditional role as global policeman stops in Syria's Idlib
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O'Brien's message was clear: he stated that Turkey should not expect anything from the US regarding the Idlib crisis and that the US would not act as a police force for anyone. In plain English, he made it clear that Turkey and Russia should find a solution among themselves and leave the US out of it.
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The West is winning but humanity is losing
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made crucial comments during the Munich Security Conference when he declared: "The West is winning; we are winning all together," underlining that a bright future is in store for the free West.
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Turkey marks 68 years of NATO membership
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Ankara "will continue to work with our allies in unity and solidarity," the head of the Turkish delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly said Tuesday, marking the 68th anniversary of Turkey's accession to NATO.
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NATO's 'Dynamic Manta 2020' drill kicks off in Sicily
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NATO's "Dynamic Manta-2020" drill started on the Mediterranean island of Sicily on Monday. The military exercise aims to enhance cooperation between allies through war games conducted both at the surface and below the water.
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