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Ahmet Davutoglu

Ahmet Davutoğlu is a Turkish politician and academic who served as Prime Minister of Turkey from 2014 to 2016. He is known for his expertise in international relations and foreign policy, emphasizing Turkey’s role as a regional power and promoting diplomatic strategies called "balanced diplomacy." Before politics, he was a professor of international relations and authored influential books. As a member of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), he aimed to strengthen Turkey's global position, but his tenure faced challenges including political disagreements and regional conflicts. He continues to be an influential figure in Turkish and regional politics.