Following the latest developments on the Turkey Syria offensive, the conference seeks to yield a constructive conversation amongst EU officials, scholars, Human Rights experts, and members of the civil society on the current state of political and humanitarian affairs in Turkey, while simultaneously demonstrating the impact that these themes have on the EU. This event will also consider the risks and benefits of EU-Turkey relations, and reflect on how the EU could develop strategic and evidence-based policies to maximize its added-value as a regional actor.