On July 13, THO gathered a panel of distinguished experts and government officials to reflect on the ramifications of the July 15 coup attempt in Turkey one year after it happened.13 Jul 17
Remarks by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu
“They say the true strength of a nation lies in its resilience to withstand shock,” Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told the audience via Skype. He said that the July 15 coup attempt organized by Fethullah Gulen and his followers in the Turkish military aimed “not only to overthrow the democratically-elected government but destroy the constitutional order of the Republic of Turkey.” 13 Jul 17
Should Americans be Concerned?
THO Exclusive Insight with Film Director and Producer of Documentary "Killing Ed" Mark Hall: Why Should Americans be concerned about the Gulen movement?21 Jul 17
Gulen Movement’s Involvement in the Coup Attempt
THO Exclusive Insight with Mujeeb Khan: Based on your research and deliberations with well-regarded scholars on the Gulen movement, to what extent Gulen movement is involved in the coup attempt in Turkey?21 Jul 17
THO Hosts Panel On Syrian Conflict And Regional Security – Opening Remarks
On June 27, THO organized a panel discussion with distinguished experts and former government officials on “The Syrian Conflict and Regional Security.” Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt, Dr. Michael Doran, and Dr. Denise Natali discussed the latest developments in Syria, their implications for its wider region, and Washington’s strategy for addressing the conflict.27 Jun 17
THO Exclusive Insight with Dr. Kemal Kirisci of Brookings: Syrian Refugee Crisis and Turkey's Role
What is your assessment of Turkey’s role & effectiveness in addressing the Syrian refugee crisis?20 Jun 17
THO Exclusive Insight with Dr. Robert L. McKenzie of New America: Thoughts on Previous U.S. Administration and the Refugee Crisis
What is your assessment of previous U.S. administration’s role in handling the refugee crisis?20 Jun 17
Turkish Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Steve Chabot makes opening remarks at THO's exhibit at the Congress
On a day of recognition for the 65.5 million people displaced globally, multiple representatives of Congress, Congressional staffers, and local NGO and civil society representatives attended the exhibit. Representative Steve Chabot (R-OH), Co-Chair of the Caucus on U.S.-Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans, delivered opening remarks.20 Jun 17
THO Exclusive Insight with Kathleen Newland and Brian Salant of Migration Policy Institute: Turkey, the Largest Refugee Hosting Country in the World
How have Turkey’s policies and actions towards welcoming refugees changed and adapted to take on responsibility of the current refugee?20 Jun 17
Exclusive Insight with THO Advisory Board Member, Renowned Scholar on the Kurdish issue, Michael Gunter: KRG – YPG Relationship
What is the KRG’s view of President Trump’s recent decision to arm the YPG? How do its leaders feel about the decision and its regional implications?26 May 17
THO – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Special Event with Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek: Post-Referandum Turkey's Economic Outlook
On April 20, THO partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Turkey Business Council and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) to host a special discussion with H.E. Mehmet Simsek, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Financial Affairs of the Republic of Turkey.20 Apr 17
Turkey's Proposed Presidental System and its Potential Impact on U.S. – Turkey Relations
On March 30, THO hosted Prof. Dr. Gulnur Aybet (Professor of International Relations at Yildiz Technical University in Istanbul) and Mr. Howard Beasey (President of the American-Turkish Council) for a conversation on proposed constitutional changes in Turkey and the possible impact of Turkey’s potential transition to an executive presidency on U.S.-Turkey relations. The discussion was moderated by Yenal Kucuker, THO’s Executive Director.30 Mar 17
THO President Ali Cinar Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Committee
In his testimony, Mr. Cinar provided the security context for the state of emergency following the coup attempt and the measures taken under it, which have included investigations against and arrests of public servants, journalists, and members of political parties. He acknowledged that mistakes have been made with regard to government pressure on press freedoms.05 Apr 17
THO Special Event with Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu: Turkey – U.S. Strategic Partnership
On March 21, THO hosted H.E. Mevlut Cavusoglu, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The Foreign Minister was in Washington for the Ministerial Plenary of the Global Coalition Working to Defeat ISIS, in what represents his first official visit to the U.S. capital since President Trump’s inauguration.21 Mar 17
THO Exclusive Insight with U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director of the U.S. – Turkey Business Council Jennifer Miel: Investors and the Long Term Potential of Turkey
"U.S. businesses that are multi-nationals, they're in Turkey for long-term investors, both in infrastructure projects and also in hard investments in Turkey."31 Jan 17
On July 13, THO gathered a panel of distinguished experts and government officials to reflect on the ramifications of the July 15 coup attempt in Turkey one year after it happened.
