The Center for Turkish Studies is a non-partisan policy research center dedicated to independent thinking, innovative research, and analysis. Through conferences, programs that attract media coverage, events featuring scholars, dignitaries and officials from across the political spectrum of Turkey and the US, and academic publications, the Center aims to promote knowledge of Turkey to the broader American public, and specifically to policy and opinion makers.

The Middle East Institute, with its longstanding tradition of educating broad audiences without advocating and serving as a bridge between academic research and policy-making process is uniquely positioned to spearhead an objective outreach program aimed at advancing a balanced and realistic understanding of Turkish politics, economy, society and foreign policy.