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The Daily Roundup - Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Today the State Department announced it will be offering International Military Education and Training to Cyprus for the first time ever, an important step in strengthening the bilateral relationship. In the meantime, public attention on Erdogan’s efforts to convert Hagia Sophia continues to grow. HALC’s Executive Director Endy Zemenides is on our Daily Roundup today to analyze the news.

You can read the articles we discuss on the Daily Roundup here:

US to include Cyprus in army program

Op-Ed by the President of In Defense of Christians on Hagia Sophia

The Future of Hagia Sophia: A Discussion with Tuğba Tanyeri-Erdemir

Biden adviser criticized for sitting on the fence over Hagia Sophia

Merkel calls for swift deal on EU budget and recovery package

Spain and Italy link arms ahead of EU summit on recovery plan

Greece eases more coronavirus restrictions

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