On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET, the Atlantic Council Turkey Program will host a discussion on Turkey’s evolving role in a new geopolitical and security order.

This year promises to shine an international spotlight on Turkish foreign policy, especially as it is set to host the 2026 NATO Summit—a critical time for the allies and European partners to chart a path forward amid global political and security uncertainty. As Turkey positions itself as a key diplomatic player and security actor in the Middle East, Caucasus, Balkans, and beyond, its regional role, trade linkages, defense capabilities, and reach are drawing increasing attention, presenting opportunities and implications for the United States, Europe, and other partners, as well as for evolving regional alliances.

This event will examine how Turkey’s foreign policy and transatlantic engagement are evolving in response to changing regional and global dynamics.

New policy: In-person attendees will be required to show photo ID upon arrival, and no on-site registration will be permitted. Guests will not be admitted later than twenty minutes after the event’s start time. Registration for this event will close at 5:00 p.m. ET the day prior.

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