This paper examines Turkish "Blue Homeland" doctrine and official discourses in the period of East Mediterranean Sea disputes with strategic culture and international relations theories. The research has shown that, contrary to some other findings, Turkish foreign policy does not lead to assertive behavior because of deterioration of economy or nationalism. After analyzing leaders' discourses, this study found that it is still on the track of Turkey's traditional strategic culture. Kemalism/Neo-Ottomanism and perception of threat/vision are rooted in its strategic culture and Turkish policymakers take threat perception as major concern. Following diplomatic normalization with regional countries and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Turkey seems to have an inclination on the "Bridge" role and "stress on the Middle East" embedded in Neo-Ottomanism.