October 2-9, 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS
Teleconference on U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson-October 16, 2018
On October 16, 2018, THO will be hosting a timely teleconference on the recent developments in regards to Pastor Andrew Brunson. We’ll be releasing more information in the coming days. 
Turkey- U.S. Security Partnership and Current Challenges Panel- October 24, 2018
On October 24, 2018, starting at 11 AM in Washington D.C., THO will be hosting a panel on the U.S-Turkey security partnership and current challenges. We’ll be joined by President of Protect America and former Pentagon Spokesman, JD Gordon, amongst other speakers. In the coming days we’ll be releasing the full program details. 
U.S.-TURKEY NEWS
U.S. and Turkey Troops Arrive in Manbij
U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson Appeals for Freedom
OTHER NEWS
Security
Humanitarian Aid
Economy
Education
Energy
Technology
THE LATEST FROM THO
THO's Ambassador Series Starting Soon....
Keep an eye out for THO's new project: The Ambassador Series, please check our website turkheritage.org for more details on upcoming events and news.
THO outreach continues in October
THO President Ali Cinar was recognized at the 2018 Dream Makers Awards, organized by Save Our Nations. Congressman Donald Payne delivered the keynote remarks at the awards.
Ali Cinar was also honored to have attended the annual Columbus Day Reception organized by NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio. 
THO Executive Director, Elvir Klempic attended a farewell reception for the Ambassador of Macedonia to the U.S.
Elvir Klempic was also delighted to have attended a reception where former Secretary of State Secretary of State Madeleine Albright delivered remarks, amongst other national security experts. 
On October 1st, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry’s Deputy Director Yu Teraoka and Special Advisor Takeshi Soda visited the THO offices in Washington D.C. Elvir Klempic and THO’s Partnership Manager, Pinar Gezgec,  met with the visiting delegation and discussed current U.S.-Turkey relations, as well as the trilateral trade relationship between the U.S., Turkey and Japan. 
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.
THO's Exclusive Insight Interview
THO had the opportunity to film an Exclusive Insight interview with Oubai Shahbandar, Fellow with New America’s International Security Program and President of the United Macedonian Diaspora, Meto Koloski to discuss more on Turkey's security and the relations between Macedonia and Turkey.
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