“Diyanet” in France as a means of soft power

Abstract

This book focuses on understanding Turkey’s foreign policy during the period of the JDP (Justice and Development Party) and Erdoğan. The authors contributing to the book analyze Turkey’s relations with different regions and countries and its policies regarding different issues. The key factor in writing the book is to answer the question "where is Turkey going?". In this context, understanding the cultural, geopolitical, economic, and ideological factors shaping Turkey’s foreign policy from the past to the present will contribute to answering that question and eliminating the uncertainties about Turkey’s direction.