September 18-24, 2018
RECENT EVENTS
THO hosts “ Turkey Today” in New York with SETA DC and Sabah 
On September 24, 2018, Turkish Heritage Organization (THO) hosted the panel “ Turkey Today” in New York with the collaboration of the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA), and the Sabah Columnists Club , hosted a panel discussion “Turkey Today”. The discussion served to examine recent events in Turkey and how they have affected it’s standing in the world.    

At the panel, different key issues were discussed regarding the new presidential system, the July 15 coup attempt, and factors leading to the tensions between the U.S. and Turkey. The panelists even elaborated on how Turkey is handling the Syrian refugee crisis, by continuing to provide humanitarian aid and support to Myanmar, Syria, and parts of Africa.
THO Holds Roundtable Discussion with Treasury and Finance Minister, Berat Albayrak and Trade Minster, Ruhsar Pekcan
On September 24, 2018, Turkish Heritage Organization hosted a roundtable discussion along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Turkey Business Council and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey , to discuss Turkey’s Financial Reforms and the Turkish Economy.

During the meeting, members from Turkey highlighted that the Turkish economy continues to be better than other emerging markets. After the announcement of the New Economic Program (NEP), Turkish experts also discussed the new plan which is set to help the nations economy become stronger and reliable. Additionally, the new economic plan aims to keep Turkey at an advantageous position regarding debt management.

Please check our website turkheritage.org for more details and event summaries.
U.S.-TURKEY NEWS
President Erdogan Comes to New York City
U.S. Speaks Out on Pastor Brunson
OTHER NEWS
Security
Humanitarian Aid
Economy
Energy
Technology
THE LATEST FROM THO
THO outreach continues in September
THO President, Ali Cinar attended the, “Syrian Refugees: Policy consolidation and challenges for Turkey”. Organized by the Atlantic Council, Atlantic Council in Turkey, and Concordia Summit. 
THO President, Ali Cinar also attended the Atlantic Council Global Citizenship Awards (GCA) dinner in New York City
The THO team has continued congressional outreach this month, and will have met a number of members of Congress and their staff in the month of September. 
 
THO President, Ali Cinar has also met with Laura Batalla, Secretary General of EU Parliament Turkey Forum 

THO Nonresident Fellowship Program Participants Selected
We are pleased to announce our non-resident fellowship program! 12 admitted fellows will have the opportunity to contribute to constructive dialogue surrounding U.S.-Turkey relations and Turkey’s role in the international community. Congratulations to those selected and THO looks forward to their contributions.
WHAT WE'RE READING
- Sebnem Koser Akcapar, The New York Times
Yusuf Kanli, Hurriyet

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