- Türkiye’s involvement is not just a matter of diplomatic leverage but also a significant effort to address the growing humanitarian crisis, highlighting its proactive role in the unfolding regional dynamics - Türkiye’s growing influence in Africa is often perceived through a lens of diplomacy and soft power rather than through military might - The author is a geostrategic analyst and freelance columnist on international affairs. ISTANBUL Türkiye’s global diplomatic influence is rising as it