Ahmet Davutoglu

ModernPoliticianTurkey1959 — ?

Strategic depth theorist, Turkish PM.

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Quick Facts

Born

1959

Country

Turkey

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)60

Influence (20%)73

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)79

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score58.6

Ahmet Davutoglu — Complete Timeline

2001 AD

Published 'Strategic Depth'Cultural◆ Major

Davutoglu published 'Strategic Depth: Turkey's International Position', outlining a foreign policy doctrine based on historical and geographical depth. The book influenced Turkey's neo-Ottoman foreign policy.

Foreign PolicyNeo-OttomanismStrategy

Impact: globalconstructive

2009 AD

Appointed Minister of Foreign AffairsPolitical Action◆ Major

Davutoglu was appointed Foreign Minister under Prime Minister Erdogan. He implemented his 'zero problems with neighbors' policy, improving relations with Middle Eastern countries and engaging in peace mediation.

Foreign AffairsDiplomacyTurkey

Impact: regionalconstructive

2014 AD

Became Prime Minister of TurkeyPolitical Action◆ Major

Davutoglu became Prime Minister after Erdogan was elected President. He served until 2016, continuing AKP policies but facing tensions with Erdogan over executive power.

Prime MinisterAKPLeadership

Impact: national

2016 AD

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Davutoglu resigned as Prime Minister and AKP leader after reported disagreements with President Erdogan over policy and party control. He was succeeded by Binali Yildirim.

ResignationPolitical ConflictTurkey

Impact: national