BRIEFING: What does Erdogan's neo-Ottoman empire mean for Israel?

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We invite you to attend an exclusive live video briefing

with Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, PhD

Turkish President Recep Erdogan's quest for a neo-Ottoman empire seems to be proceeding apace. Turkey is now a geopolitical power with President Trump's support, NATO's imprimatur, and a collection of alliances spanning the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, and Central Asia.

What are the regional consequences of a hegemonic Turkey? Are Erdogan's goals to project power to create regional stability and economic opportunities or for malign purposes? Of course, where does Israel fit in Erdogan's ambitions, and how should Israel be maneuvering itself for the future?

To better understand Erdogan's motivations and the effects on Israel, join us on Monday, February 16 to hear from Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, PhD, distinguished Turkey expert, who will share his critical analysis on the entire region.

Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, PhD is a scholar of modern Turkey. He lectures at the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies (MDC) at Tel Aviv University and Shalem Academic College.

Dr. Yanarocak is the author of The Evolution of the Turkish School Textbooks from Atatürk to Erdogan (2022). He is the editor of the journal Turkeyscope: Insights on Turkish Affairs, and in 2015, he was awarded the prestigious Dan David Prize for Macro History scholarship. He is a frequent guest on Israeli and international media, where he regularly appears to discuss contemporary Turkish politics and society.

DATE: Monday, February 16, 2026

9:00 AM Pacific / 11:00 AM Central / 12:00 PM Eastern

5:00 PM UK / 6:00 PM Europe / 7:00 PM Israel

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