The focus of the event was the outcome of the summit, while providing an assessment of U.S.-Turkey relations regarding the war on terror, and particularly reactions to the recent decision by the U.S. to supply heavy weapons to the SDF (YPG) operating in northern Syria in their fight against ISIS.
Panelists:
Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President, American Foreign Policy Council
Walid Phares, BAU International University Vice President, Foreign Policy Advisor to Donald Trump during 2016 Campaign
Ahmet Kose, Board Member, Global Policy Institute, Terrorism Expert
Joshua Walker, Transatlantic Fellow, German Marshall Fund of the US
Cenk Karatas, Fellow, Global Policy Institute
Qutaiba Idlbi, Researcher, Global Policy Institute
Moderator:
Paolo von Schirach, President, Global Policy Institute