The Power of Turkey Diplomacy in Transfer of Function of Hagia Sophia to be a Mosque

This paper aims to explain how aggressive the Turkish movement is under Erdogan's leadership and domination of ambitious AKP in an effort restore glory Islam spread its spirit struggle on soil amidst secularism that has deeply rooted itself dominate every aspect life there. The synergy between two slowly led rivalries authoritarian democratic nationalism with a touch moderate Islamic nuances Neo-Ottomanism which prioritized freedom welfare people, as well reviving power Ottoman Empire region had previously entered expansion area. actions, influenced by his background, finally realized diplomacy form Islamization changing function Istanbul's holy building, Hagia Sophia, into mosque while strengthening influence Turkey's position international political arena, thus direction domestic policy foreign despite steps also considered controversial one-sided decision poses potential threat peace one's own country.