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The takeover of power in Turkey by the Justice and Progress Party in 2002 opened a new chapter for that country. The practical application of the doctrine of Ahmet Davutoğlu's "strategic depth" and soft power resources has led to a redefinition of the state's position in the international arena and a departure from the static foreign policy paradigm. This led to a change in the role and importance of Turkey as a participant in international relations and to its active involvement in global politics. This article attempts to answer a number of key questions relating to the issues in the title. First, it will answer what is the place and role of the soft power concept in international relations theory. Then, what role and significance did the doctrine of "strategic depth" play in Turkey's foreign policy. Finally, how Turkey used the soft power concept in its foreign policy based on "strategic depth". And what role did Ahmet Davutoğlu play in this. The historical method was used to achieve the research objective.

The aim of this article is to analyse the religious dimension of Turkey's foreign policy in the era of Justice and Development Party rule and the forms of its implementation. The article argues that the Republic of Turkey, in the era of AKP rule, is becoming one of the main state actors in international relations, which is beginning to use religion as an instrument of soft power in its foreign policy. At the same time, using "religious diplomacy" as a formal tool to strengthen the state's image in the international arena. "Religious diplomacy" is the primary tool of Turkish soft power to strengthen the country's international position after the Cold War. It aims to promote the Turkish model of Islam as a moderate type of Islam that can coexist with modernity and multiculturalism. It also promotes Turkish language and culture alongside religious curricula by linking Sunni Islam and Turkish nationalism.