Mission
- To support individual scholars of the academic profession in the United States, for advanced research in Turkish history and culture as well as contemporary political, social, and economic developments in Turkey;
- To assist American universities in developing their library resources, programs of study, scholarly conferences, and outreach activities in the field of Turkish Studies
- To support the publication of books and journals on Turkey and broaden the understanding and knowledge of Turkish history, society, politics, and economics in the United States;
- To promote better understanding of Turkish politics, economy, and society through lectures and conferences.
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS:
OFFICERS
Nabi Şensoy, Honorary Chairman and Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the US.
W. Robert Pearson, ret., Chairman, former United States Ambassador to Turkey David C. Cuthell, Executive Director
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