Turkey's Religious Diplomacy

Since 2002, Turkish foreign policy has transformed on the intellectual, geographical, and practical levels, opening up to different parts of the world. In one of the most salient transformations, religious diplomacy began to play a key role in expanding Ankara's influence, from Latin America to Eurasia and Africa. This religious diplomacy has been implemented not only by state institutions but also through active contributions from civil society organizations. Today, Turkey's religious diplomacy is much more sophisticated and comprehensive than many imagine, mostly thanks to the experiences of the past decade. Institutions that implement and develop religious diplomacy in Turkey have been reshaping themselves, both structurally and in terms of content.