On Thursday, October 23, the Istanbul Propeller Club was honored to host Mehmet Ali Bayar at the Grand Hyatt Istanbul — one of Turkey’s most distinguished figures in diplomacy and politics. In his keynote address, “At the Threshold of a New Era: Current Developments and Future Outlook in Turkish–American Relations,” Bayar provided a high-level assessment of the current trajectory of bilateral ties, along with strategic insights into Turkey’s positioning within broader global and regional contexts. With a career that included senior roles at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, serving as Chief Foreign Policy Advisor to President Süleyman Demirel, and leadership in Turkish politics, Bayar offered a rare and authoritative perspective on international affairs. His analyses are closely followed by diplomatic, academic, and policy-making circles alike.