Bangladesh, May 19 -- The second Trump administrations return to power has triggered a seismic shift in the global diplomatic landscape, and nowhere is this more evident than in Türkiye. While US President Donald Trumps historic visit to the Gulf last week dominated international headlines, the concurrent flurry of high-level diplomatic engagements in Türkiye signaled a more profound development: Ankara is rapidly transforming into a critical player at the heart of East-West diplomacy. As global power centers fracture and traditional alliances waver, Türkiye is seizing the moment, using its strategic geography, military might, and diplomatic agility to elevate its global role.

This evolution is not simply a result of T...