The American Turkish Society held a panel discussion where experts examined US-Turkish relations from different angles of the media prism and shared their insights on where this relationship might go in the future.

American Turkish Society members enjoyed breakfast with H.E. Ambassador W. Robert Pearson while discussing Turkish-US relations and their future.

H.E. Abdullah Gul addressed the American Turkish Society on how the 10-month old AK party government is refining its foreign policy. Topics included the party's impact on business and investment, US-Turkish relations, the EU, and the democratization efforts in the Middle East.

Ambassador Eric S. Edelman addressed American Turkish Society members today discussing US-Turkish relations and fielding questions from participants.

Robert G. Ousterhout, Professor of Architectural History at the University of Illinois, is currently the co-director for the study and restoration of the Zeyrek Mosque in Instabul. He presented a slide lecture depicting the many Byzantine treasures of Istanbul.

Ambassador Morton Abramowitz addressed American Turkish Society members during breakfast. Exploring the internal workings of the two allies, he examined prospects for future relations during such a period of change in the Middle East.

Professor Talat Halman, Turkey's first Minister of Culture, and actress Defne Halman, presented a night of epics, poetry, color slides, and music.

American Turkish scoiety members had a round table discussion with Nuri Çolakoğlu, Turkey's leading political analyst, discussing US-Turkish relations.

The American Turkish Society hosted a reading of Seraglio by author and Middle East expert Janet Wallach. The story provides a glimpse into the Ottoman palace during Selim III and a glamorous slice of East-West history.