April 20, 2020- April 27, 2020
Upcoming Events
Please note: The safety of our team and THO event speakers and attendees is our number one priority. We're in full accordance and following of CDC guidelines and therefore have moved all of our upcoming events to teleconference and webinars. Until further notice, THO will not be hosting in person events.
Thursday, April 30, 2020: THO WEBINAR: "The struggle for the rights of Crimean Tatars and the latest developments in Ukraine."
Join THO on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 2PM EST. RSVP HERE!
Recent Events
On, Thursday April 23, 2020, the Turkish Heritage Organization hosted a webinar:  A Changing World: What’s Next for the Middle East  featuring  William Wechsler , Director of the Hariri Center and Middle East Programs of the Atlantic Council;  Benjamin Friedman , Senior Fellow and Defense School, Defense Priorities; and Ambassador  Selcuk Unal , the Director General for Syria of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Watch the recording here.
THO Outreach and Engagement
ITIF
THO staff had an opportunity to connect with Dr. Robert Atkinson, President of Information Technology & Innovation Foundation.

Congressional Research Service
THO staff had a discussion with the CRS team to discuss the latest in US-Turkey relations.
George Mason University
THO staff touched base with George Mason Univ. professors to discuss projects and programs THO and GMU could work together on.
UNDP
THO staff was delighted to speak with the UNDP and receive an update on their latest programs.
World Bank
THO staff held a call with World Bank to discuss opportunities for future engagement and partnership.
Turkish Airlines
THO President Ali Cinar joined Turkish Airlines General Manager Cenk Ocal for the evacuation flight from NY to Turkey.
THO Exclusive Expert Chat
Introducing Virtual THO Exclusive Expert Chat, virtual interviews with top experts in international affairs and US-Turkey relations. Watch our interview with Dr. Robert Atkinson.
THO Exclusive Insight Interview Highlight

THO's Exclusive Insight Interview series continues as we interview a number of experts on US-Turkey relations. Watch our Exclusive Insight interview with Sophie Richardson, China Director at Human Rights Watch:
Watch all of THO's Exclusive Insight Interviews here!
THO MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
THO staff continuously provides expertise on US-Turkey relations to various US and International media outlets. This past week THO staff were expert guests on US and International media outlets.
THO ADVISORY BOARD
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER FEATURE
Sanford Silverburg
Sanford R. Silverburg is a professor emeritus from the Department of History and Politics at Catawba College, Salisbury, NC. He earned his Ph.D from The American University, School of International Service with a specialty in international relations, international law, and government and politics of the Middle East.
THO Academic Liaisons
LIAISON FEATURE
THO is proud to introduce our 2019-2020 Academic Liaisons. Stay tuned for more introductions as we feature each of our distinguished members.
Eda Uzunlar
Eda Uzunlar is an undergraduate at Yale University, studying as an Education Studies Scholar and majoring in Global Affairs. Born in South Dakota, her interests in international relations stem from her experiences living between the United States and Turkey, where her parents immigrated from.  Read more about Eda here.

THO Nonresident Fellow Articles

Keep up to date with the latest articles and blogs written by THO Nonresident Fellows, you can find all the articles here.
THO Team and Contributors Op-Ed's
Disclaimer: The viewpoints expressed by the authors do not necessarily reflect the opinions, viewpoints and editorial policies of THO.

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