The post cold war era, and the AKP period in Turkey witnessed significant changes in Turkish foreign policy. Globally, the country put more emphasis on increasing its soft power. Turkey also made a...Show moreThe post cold war era, and the AKP period in Turkey witnessed significant changes in Turkish foreign policy. Globally, the country put more emphasis on increasing its soft power. Turkey also made a remarked comeback in Africa after decades of near absence. In the last decades, Turkey became actively involved in Somalia. This involvement helped the country enhance its soft power in the world, and in Africa, thus helping the country achieve its strategic goals.Show less