⚠️ Saudi official accuses the U.S. of abandoning Gulf states to Iranian missiles while prioritizing Israel’s protection. The regional fallout is no longer just military. It is political. And alliances built on selective protection do not age well.

Escalation may be prolonged •Regime collapse unlikely without ground intervention• Gulf–Israel convergence may accelerate under Iran threat• Ankara’s likely path: mediation over alignment. Rivalry is constant geography enforces pragmatism.

Türkiye–Iran ties are a classic “frenemy” dynamic — rivals bound by geography & necessity. After U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation regional war risks are rising. Key takeaways from my latest op-ed for @turkiyetodaycom

US steps up training for Greek Cypriot forces after receiving weapons list and moving forward with base modernization plans https://t.co/HIbzfa70M3

🗓️Next Thursday, March 5 🕤9:30 a.m. US ET Join the @AtlanticCouncil in Washington, DC, for a discussion on pathways toward regional stability, cooperation, and economic opportunities in Syria for the US, Turkey and the region. For registration⤵️ https://t.co/JhfT9AFV3s

🔴 Şuanda Afganistan-Pakistan sınırında çok ciddi ve sıcak bir çatışma süreci yaşanıyor. Haber kaynakları durumun bir "misilleme savaşına" dönüştüğünü bildiriyor. ▪️Taliban yetkilileri, Afganistan'ın geçen hafta Pakistan'ın hava saldırılarına karşılık olarak sınır boyunca

Sözüm ona 3 gün sürecek savaşın 5. yılına girdik ve gelin görün ki Rusya hâlâ “🇫🇷 – 🇬🇧 caydırıcılığı bir tehdittir” diye açıklama yapıyor 🤡

As returns to Syria accelerate after 14 years of war, millions face poverty, destroyed infrastructure, and shrinking global aid. Why humanitarian support remains a lifeline in post-Assad Syria. Read my latest op-ed for @turkiyetodaycom https://t.co/aLXXJIJ75U

NEW: Iceland is considering fast-tracking a referendum on restarting European Union accession talks, with a vote that had been expected by 2027 now potentially taking place as early as August. According to sources familiar with the process, the Icelandic parliament could announce

🪖 More than 2000 Turkish troops took part in NATO’s largest exercise of the year #SteadfastDart26 🇹🇷 Türkiye’s strong participation included a mechanised infantry brigade and naval task group. Following the exercise, the Anadolu drone carrier will operate under NATO as part of

NATO's largest ASW exercise in the Med, Dynamic Manta 26 has started. Submarines from Türkiye, Greece and Italy, warships from Italy, Greece and Spain are taking part ad well as a large number of ASW planes from different countries

The U.S has been lobbying to scale down NATO’s peacekeeping operations in several regions. This push by Washington, which includes ending a key alliance mission in Iraq, has become known internally as a “return to factory settings.” 🔗 https://t.co/VrRh5w6zlB

Six European NATO countries (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Poland, Sweden) agreed to jointly develop a low-cost, 500+ km range one-way strike drone under the European Long Range Strike Approach. Designed to cost under €100,000, it aims for mass production and “volume over cost”

On February 17, we hosted an @AtlanticCouncil event to discuss how Turkey’s foreign policy and transatlantic engagement are evolving in a changing regional and global order, featuring @RichOutzen, @ProfBShaffer, @WillWechsler, @defnesadiklar, and @pdosting.

Old order is gone: Europe, US and the struggle for a new world ✍️Pinar Dost (@pdosting) https://t.co/h7yoWfzk3p

🔵 Rusya, İran ve Çin, Hürmüz Boğazı'nda düzenlenecek ortak deniz tatbikatlarına katılmak üzere savaş gemileri gönderdi. 🔴 Russia, Iran and China have sent warships to take part in joint naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz

• The unipolar moment is over. • The U.S. is redefining leadership with a sovereignty-first approach. • Europe is moving toward strategic autonomy • Middle powers like Türkiye may shape which model prevails.

From Davos to Munich, one message is clear: the U.S.-led rules-based order has ended — and a new one is being negotiated. In my latest op-ed for @turkiyetodaycom , I explore what this shift means for Europe, the U.S., and a multipolar world. 🧵👇 https://t.co/YGMEpyjGvJ

TOMORROW! An @AtlanticCouncil event on how Turkey’s foreign policy and transatlantic engagement are evolving in a changing regional and global order; featuring @RichOutzen, @anapalacio, @ProfBShaffer, @WillWechsler, @defnesadiklar, and @pdosting⤵️ https://t.co/kZXPv8quRC

He expressed appreciation for the contributions of Türkiye and Qatar, in their efforts toward peace. When asked about the potential expansion of the Quad to include Türkiye and Qatar, Boulos said that the partnership has already effectively expanded in practice.