October 30-November 5, 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS
Congressional Luncheon on US-Turkey Relations
Later this month, THO will be holding a Congressional Luncheon on US-Turkey Relations. This program will allow for a discussion with U.S. elected officials about the U.S.-Turkey relationship. More information will be available soon.
THO's Ambassador Series
THO’s latest program will offer the D.C. audience an opportunity to hear from various ambassadors on the issues of importance to their respective nations. Stay tuned as we release more information in the coming weeks. 
THO Summer Research Program: Research Presentation
On November 30, the participants of THO's Summer Research Program will return to Washington, D.C. to present their research. Their research revolves around the challenges and opportunities that refugees face, and how Turkey has dealt with the refugee crisis.
Turkish Deputy Energy Minister Bayraktar to Visit in November
THO and the U.S.-Turkey Business Council will be hosting Turkey's Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, later this month.
Partnership Strategy Session with Syrian American Council
This week, the THO team will have a lunch meeting with the Syrian American Council to discuss the Syrian crisis and potential partnership opportunities.
THE LATEST FROM THO
THO Outreach Continues as November Begins
THO's congressional outreach continued last week with President Ali Cinar meeting with Congressman Dan Donovan in New York.
THO Nonresident Fellows: Blog Beginning Soon
This year marks THO's inaugural Non-Resident Fellowship program. Twelve young professionals were chosen to take part in this program as they conduct research regarding various aspects of the US-Turkey relationship. The fellows' first articles will be posted soon, which you can read on our blog " Meddah: A US-Turkey Storytelling Project."
Turkish Embassy Hosts Turkish Republic Day Celebration
THO representatives attended the Turkish Republic Day reception at the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C . on October 29th . Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, Matthew Palmer, spoke at the reception.
Secretary of Defense Mattis Speaks at USIP
THO staff attended U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis', discussion at the United States Institute of Peace on October 30. Mattis discussed America's evolving strategic alliances and partnerships.
NYC Mayor de Blasio on Pittsburgh Shooting
THO President Ali Cinar attended New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's press briefing on the shooting at the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Turkey and the Atlantic Partnership: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
On November 5th, THO staff attended the "Turkey and the Atlantic Partnership" event that was put on by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The event examined the r elationship between Turkey and the United States through a discussion of the book, Turkey in the North Atlantic Marketplace . Editor Aylin Noi and panelist Joshua Walker are past THO speakers.
THO Exclusive Insight: Interview with Barak Barfi
On October 30 , the Turkish Heritage Organization held an Exclusive Insight interview with Barak Barfi, Research Fellow with New America . Barfi discussed US-Turkey relations, the Jamal Khashoggi case and the importance of NATO.
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