Religion, identity and power. Turkey and the Balkans in the twenty-first century

There has been intense interest in the Balkans in International Relations literature over the last decade. The revitalization of Russia’s relations with some Balkan countries and the launch of Chinese economic initiatives in the region have ignited renewed interest in Southeastern Europe among policymakers and scholars. In this context, there are also several studies regarding Turkey’s interactions with the Balkans under the government of Justice and Development Party (AKP) rule...